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CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2004 Session
(CD) Carried over from 2004 session but died in committee on or before December 10th


Abortion; anesthesia for fetal pain, penalty. Amending § 18.2-76; adding § 18.2-73.1. (Patron-Black, HB 1524 (F))
Abortion; contraception not to constitute. Adding § 18.2-72.1. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2855 (F); Whipple, SB 456 (F))
Abortion; sale of induced-abortion fetal tissue unlawful, penalty. Adding § 32.1-289.3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1810 (F))
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for illegal consumption by juveniles. Amending §§ 4.1-305 and 4.1-306. (Patron-Bell, HB 668 (CD))
Anti-Terrorist Weapons Public Safety Act; created. Adding §§ 18.2-307.1 through 18.2-307.11. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 1852 (F))
Assault and battery; anger management for persons charged with first offense against family member. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Reese, HB 1517 (F))
Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a judge, clerk of court or attorney. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1796 (F))
Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a judge or justice. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Tata, HB 1748 (F))
Assault and battery; penalty when committed against certain traffic safety personnel in uniform. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Albo, HB 1561 (F))
Bad checks; payment of wages, penalty. Amending § 18.2-182. (Patron-Moran, HB 2552 (I) See HB2674; Ebbin, HB 2674 (Chapter 598))
Bad checks; using for payment of rent to landlord, penalty. Amending § 18.2-181. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2830 (F))
Bail; denied due to multiple sex offenses. Amending § 19.2-120. (Patron-Black, HB 1542 (Chapter 132); Hurt, HB 2643 (F))
Banks; prohibits unauthorized use of name, logo, etc., penalty. Adding §§ 6.1-119.1, 6.1-194.93:1, 6.1-225.65 and 59.1-92.22. (Patron-Potts, SB 776 (Chapter 240))
Birth control; providing to minor in certain circumstances, penalty. Adding § 18.2-63.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1807 (F))
Burglary; added to list of offenses that apply to “three strikes” law. Amending § 19.2-297.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2587 (F))
Capital murder by members of criminal gangs; penalty. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Albo, HB 1800 (F))
Capital murder cases; removes “default” life sentence in event jury cannot agree. Amending §§ 19.2-264.4, 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398. (Patron-Bell, HB 2773 (F))
Charitable gaming; authorizing poker games, restrictions. Amending §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22 and 18.2-340.33; adding § 18.2-340.28:1. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2486 (F))
Charitable gaming; changes in regulations of Charitable Gaming Board and use of proceeds. Amending §§ 18.2-340.19 and 18.2-340.20; adding § 18.2-340.29:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1689 (F))
Charitable gaming; registration of bingo managers and callers, payment of remuneration. Amending § 18.2-340.33; adding § 18.2-340.34:1. (Patron-Suit, HB 2454 (Chapter 826); Devolites Davis, SB 1322 (Chapter 776))
Checks; clarification in writing if not negotiable. Amending § 18.2-216. (Patron-Albo, HB 1690 (Chapter 150))
Child abuse or neglect; videotaped statements allowed as evidence for certain crimes. Adding § 18.2-67.9:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2932 (F))
Child custody and visitation; penalty for violation of court order. Amending § 18.2-49.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 858 (CD))
Child day centers; person convicted of one misdemeanor offense may be hired if 10 years have elapsed, penalty. Amending § 63.2-1720. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2098 (Chapter 723))
Child support; felony for failure to pay. Amending § 20-61; adding § 18.2-371.1:1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1737 (F))
Children; failure to secure medical attention by person in custodial or supervisory relationship, exception, penalty. Amending § 18.2-314. (Patron-Bell, HB 2250 (F))
Children; prohibits use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses. Amending § 18.2-374.3. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1169 (F))
Cocaine; unlawful manufacturing, distribution, etc., penalty. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2417 (F); Reynolds, SB 865 (F))
Collegial bodies; certain changes to appointment and organizational requirements. Amending §§ 2.2-720, 2.2-2452, 2.2-2503, 2.2-2514, 2.2-2621, 2.2-2628, 2.2-2705, 3.1-1108, 10.1-1018, 18.2-271.2, 19.2-163.02, 20-108.2, 22.1-337, 22.1-346.1, 23-287, 23-297, 30-73.2, 30-168.1, 30-172, 30-208, 30-212 and 53.1-176.3. (Patron-Norment, SB 1115 (Chapter 758))
Companion animals; penalty for maiming or killing. Amending § 18.2-144. (Patron-Bell, HB 646 (CD))
Computer crimes; changes in provisions, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-152.3 and 18.2-152.5; adding § 18.2-152.5:1. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1871 (F))
Computer crimes; gathering identifying information by deception, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-152.3 and 18.2-152.5; adding § 18.2-152.5:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2631 (Chapter 837))
Computer crimes; gathering identifying information by deception, penalty. Adding § 18.2-152.5:1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1147 (Chapter 760))
Computer crimes; gathering information by deception, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-152.3 and 18.2-152.5; adding § 18.2-152.5:1. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 1002 (Chapter 747))
Computer crimes; gathering personal information by deception (phishing), penalty. Adding § 18.2-152.5:1. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2304 (I) See HB2631)
Computer crimes; punishment for interfering with computer systems, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.3:1, 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.7:1, 18.2-152.8, 18.2-152.12, 18.2-152.14 and 19.2-8; adding §§ 18.2-152.6:1, 18.2-152.17 and 19.2-249.2; repealing §§ 18.2-152.9 and 18.2-152.10. (Patron-Albo, HB 2214 (I) See HB2471)
Computer crimes; streamlining laws governing thereof, and venue for prosecution, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.8, 18.2-152.12 and 19.2-8; adding § 19.2-249.2; repealing §§ 18.2-152.9 and 18.2-152.10. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 1001 (Chapter 746))
Computer crimes; streamlining laws governing thereof, venue for prosecution, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.4, 18.2-152.5, 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.8, 18.2-152.12 and 19.2-8; adding §§ 18.2-152.5:1 and 19.2-249.2; repealing §§ 18.2-152.9 and 18.2-152.10. (Patron-May, HB 2471 (Chapter 827); Stolle, SB 1163 (Chapter 761))
Computer Crimes Act; changes in provisions, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2 and 18.2-152.4. (Patron-Albo, HB 2215 (Chapter 812))
Computer Crimes Act; criminalizing hacking, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.3:1, 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.7:1, 18.2-152.12, 18.2-152.14 and 19.2-8; adding §§ 18.2-152.6:1 and 19.2-249.2; repealing §§ 18.2-152.9 and 18.2-152.10. (Patron-May, HB 2473 (I) See HB2471)
Computer Crimes Act; prohibited actions, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.5 and 18.2-152.8; adding § 18.2-152.5:1. (Patron-May, HB 2472 (I) See HB2471)
Computer Crimes Act; prohibited software and actions. Amending § 18.2-152.2; adding § 18.2-152.17. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1729 (F))
Computer trespass; applicable by means of a computer virus. Adding § 18.2-152.4:1. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 275 (CD))
Computer trespass; applicable to adding or altering information without authority. Amending §§ 18.2-152.4 and 18.2-152.12. (Patron-Albo, HB 566 (CD))
Concealed handgun permits; exempt retired special agents with Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from paying fee for issuance. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cline, HB 2562 (Chapter 420); Newman, SB 1026 (Chapter 344))
Concealed handgun permits; retired law-enforcement officer to renew annually without charge of fee, exception. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 2900 (F))
Concealed handguns; prohibits a person who carries onto premises of restaurant or club from consuming an alcoholic beverage while on premises. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cole, HB 2424 (F))
Concealed weapon permit; disqualifies person using negligently or unlawfully to endanger others. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Wright, HB 2928 (Chapter 441); Cuccinelli, SB 1266 (F))
Concealed weapons; allows retired local auxiliary police and animal control officers to carry. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2665 (Chapter 424))
Concealed weapons; includes cutting instrument in list of prohibited items. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Shannon, HB 725 (CD))
Concealed weapons; person to inform law-enforcement officer of possession. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 2327 (F); Obenshain, SB 1120 (F))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for nonviolent felons (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Miller, SJR 259 (F))
Consumer Protection Act; violation based upon misrepresentation, fraud or deception. Amending § 8.01-249. (Patron-Mims, SB 832 (Chapter 213))
Controlled substances; raises penalty for manufacturing, selling, etc. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2291 (Chapter 174))
Credit cards; unlawful use of scanning devices and re-encoders, penalty. Adding § 18.2-196.1. (Patron-Byron, HB 2059 (Chapter 166))
Credit cards or numbers; unauthorized possession of two or more. Amending § 18.2-194. (Patron-Shannon, HB 1860 (Chapter 157))
Crimes against nature; certain provisions not considered a crime. Amending § 18.2-361. (Patron-Ticer, SB 477 (CD); Ticer, SB 1077 (F))
Criminal history records check; allows certain behavioral health employers to hire applicant while awaiting response. Amending §§ 37.1-183.3 and 37.1-197.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 2139 (F))
Criminal history records check; disqualified from employment if in proximity to minors, penalty. Adding § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2046 (F))
Criminal investigation; obstruction of justice, penalty. Amending § 18.2-462. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2288 (Chapter 408))
Criminal penalties; revision throughout Code. Amending §§ 8.01-44.4, 9.1-902, 9.1-908, 9.1-910, 16.1-69.48:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-269.1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-805, 18.2-9, 18.2-10, 18.2-25, 18.2-31, 18.2-32, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-46.5, 18.2-46.6, 18.2-49, 18.2-49.1, 18.2-53, 18.2-53.1, 18.2-54.1, 18.2-54.2, 18.2-55, 18.2-57, 18.2-57.02, 18.2-57.2, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 18.2-67.9, 18.2-67.10, 18.2-128, 18.2-144, 18.2-147.1, 18.2-289, 18.2-300, 18.2-370.2, 18.2-427, 18.2-481, 19.2-163, 19.2-215.1, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-218.2, 19.2-264.4, 19.2-270.1, 19.2-297.1, 19.2-298.01, 19.2-299, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-327.2, 19.2-327.3, 19.2-335, 19.2-336, 53.1-40.01, 53.1-131.2, 53.1-151, 54.1-2989 and 63.2-1719; adding §§ 18.2-47.1 through 18.2-47.5, 18.2-48.01, 18.2-48.02, 18.2-51.01 through 18.2-51.05, 18.2-52.01 and 18.2-52.02; repealing §§ 18.2-47, 18.2-48, 18.2-48.1, 18.2-51, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-51.2 and 18.2-67.2:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1053 (CD))
Criminally negligent bodily injury; penalty. Adding § 18.2-51.5. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2203 (F); Bell, HB 2244 (I) See HB2203)
Death penalty; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25 and 19.2-152.2. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1879 (F))
Death penalty; restricted to those age 18 or older. Amending § 18.2-10. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1975 (F); Ticer, SB 1078 (F))
Domestic violence or sexual assault; privileged communications between victims and advocates. Adding §§ 8.01-400.3 and 19.2-271.4. (Patron-Moran, HB 2802 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; admissibility of breath analysis. Amending § 18.2-267. (Patron-Landes, HB 1217 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; if person taken to medical facility, arresting officer may issue summons on premises. Amending § 19.2-73. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2668 (Chapter 425))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; implied consent to post-arrest chemical test. Amending § 18.2-268.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 669 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; operators of mopeds included under law. Amending § 18.2-266. (Patron-Bell, HB 2786 (Chapter 845))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty when certain amounts in blood. Amending §§ 18.2-266, 18.2-268.2, 18.2-268.10, 18.2-269, 29.1-738, 29.1-738.2, 29.1-738.3, 46.2-341.24, 46.2-341.26:2, 46.2-341.26:10 and 46.2-341.27. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1896 (Chapter 616))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty while having Schedule I and II drugs in blood. Amending §§ 18.2-268.2 through 18.2-268.5, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.9 and 18.2-268.10; adding § 18.2-266.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 614 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; procedure due to refusal of blood or breath tests. Amending § 18.2-268.3. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1872 (I) See HB2655)
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; refusal to take blood or breath test, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-267, 18.2-268.2 through 18.2-268.5, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.9, 18.2-268.10, 18.2-272, 46.2-391.2 and 46.2-391.4. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2655 (Chapter 840); Stolle, SB 1093 (Chapter 757))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reimbursement of expenses related to arrest. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1739 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; use of special license plates after second conviction. Amending § 18.2-270; adding § 46.2-726.1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 990 (CD); Gear, HB 2129 (F))
Driving while license suspended or revoked; mandatory punishment if stopped for drunk driving. Amending § 46.2-301. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1131 (CD))
Drug cases; dismissal of certain charges. Amending § 18.2-258.1. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2531 (F))
Drug cases; procedure when accused consents to deferred disposition. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-McDougle, HB 775 (CD))
Drug cases; waiver of right to appeal by persons charged with first offense. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-Albo, HB 1562 (F))
Drug offenses; disposition for “first offenders”, penalty. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2646 (F))
Drug Treatment Court Act; created, report. Adding § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Lucas, SB 636 (CD))
Drug Treatment Court Act; includes City of Chesapeake. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2810 (Chapter 602); Lucas, SB 1342 (Chapter 519))
Drug-free school zones; boundaries. Amending § 18.2-255.2. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1924 (F))
Drugs; secret compartments in vehicles, penalty. Adding § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1502 (F))
Elected officials; removal from office for certain criminal convictions. Amending § 24.2-233. (Patron-Rapp, HB 678 (CD))
Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 192 (CD))
Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty. Amending § 18.2-112. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2653 (F))
Ephedra or dextromethorphan; unlawful distribution to minors, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248.5. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2045 (F))
Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine; unlawful possession or distribution, penalty. Adding § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Tata, HB 1565 (F))
Evidence, human biological; Division of Forensic Science to store, preserve, etc., and to develop an inventory for felony cases. Amending § 19.2-270.4:1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 808 (F))
Explosives; penalty for possession or transportation by convicted felons. Amending § 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Stump, HB 2577 (Chapter 833))
False discount coupon; penalty for use, definition. Amending § 18.2-178. (Patron-Wright, HB 170 (CD))
Felonies; DNA analysis of arrestees for solicitation of prostitution or drug offense. Amending § 19.2-310.2:1. (Patron-Miles, HB 1639 (F))
Felons; restoration of civil rights to be eligible to register to vote. Amending § 53.1-231.2. (Patron-Bland, HB 2755 (F); Puller, SB 82 (CD))
Felons; speedy trial deadline extended due to natural disaster, strike, etc. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2306 (I) See HB2663)
Felons; time limitation for trial if accused in another jurisdiction. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-Shannon, HB 1858 (I) See HB2663)
Felons; what constitutes arrest for purposes of compliance with speedy trial. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-Janis, HB 1976 (I) See HB2663; McDonnell, HB 2663 (Chapter 650))
Felony cases; sentencing guidelines for revocation of suspension of sentence or probation. Adding § 19.2-306.1. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1155 (F))
Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence for cooperation with prosecution. Amending § 19.2-303. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 522 (CD); Cosgrove, HB 1675 (F))
Felony cases; transmission of prisoner orders. Amending § 19.2-310. (Patron-Norment, SB 238 (CD))
Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence based on nonbiological evidence. Adding §§ 19.2-327.10 through 19.2-327.14. (Patron-Marsh, SB 218 (CD))
Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.10, 19.2-327.11 and 19.2-327.13. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1805 (F))
Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.10 and 19.2-327.11. (Patron-Marsh, SB 914 (F))
Fetal body parts; sale of prohibited, civil penalty. Adding §§ 59.1-195.1 and 59.1-195.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1809 (F))
Filming, videotaping or photographing of another; penalty when permission not given. Amending § 18.2-386.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1741 (Chapter 375); Bell, HB 2262 (I) See HB1741; Sickles, HB 2701 (I) See HB1741)
Fire bombs; definition. Amending § 18.2-85. (Patron-Wampler, SB 756 (Chapter 204))
Firearm safety courses; concealed handgun permit applicants may take to demonstrate competence. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2707 (F); Morgan, HB 2712 (I) See HB2707)
Firearms; allowing in closed containers on school property, certain restrictions. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2764 (F))
Firearms; applicant purchasing to provide specified information for required criminal history records check. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2 and 54.1-4201. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2931 (Chapter 859))
Firearms; carrying on Capitol Square. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Cline, HB 2935 (F))
Firearms; carrying on public property. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 850 (F))
Firearms; criminal history records check required to obtain from show vendor. Amending § 54.1-4200; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 1960 (F); Marsh, SB 807 (F))
Firearms; exempts law-enforcement officers from limit of purchasing one per 30-day period. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Rust, HB 2060 (Chapter 578))
Firearms; holder of valid permit only required to provide number and written consent to State Police for background check. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2195 (I) See HB2931)
Firearms; individuals may request eligibility check. Adding § 18.2-308.2:4. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1476 (CD); Sickles, HB 2704 (F); Sherwood, HB 2835 (F))
Firearms; person with valid permit allowed on school property while in motor vehicle in parking lot, etc. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2535 (Chapter 830))
Firearms; restrictions on possessing, carrying, etc., by felons may be lifted for good behavior. Amending § 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1250 (CD))
Flight crew; flying under influence of alcohol or drugs, penalty. Amending § 5.1-13; adding § 5.1-13.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1311 (F))
Food stamps; person convicted of drug-related felonies eligible therefor if engaged in or has completed substance abuse treatment program, etc. Adding § 63.2-505.1. (Patron-Dillard, HB 1761 (Chapter 576))
Foster parents; approval of applicant if not convicted of more than one misdemeanor. Amending §§ 63.2-901.1 and 63.2-1721. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2002 (Chapter 722))
Fusion Intelligence Center; established by Governor, State Police to operate facility. Adding § 52-47. (Patron-Miles, HB 1966 (Chapter 164))
Gambling; exception to prohibition for games of chance conducted in private clubs. Amending § 18.2-334. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2487 (F))
Gangs; Crime Commission to study criminal street conduct and characteristics to produce list of names. (Patron-Albo, HJR 573 (P))
Gangs; punishment for activity taking place in school, etc., penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-46.1, 19.2-11.2, 48-7, 48-8 and 48-9; adding § 18.2-46.3:3. (Patron-Albo, HB 2217 (Chapter 813); Mims, SB 1217 (Chapter 764))
Gangs; reporting organized criminal activity and membership. Amending §§ 16.1-269.2, 16.1-273 and 18.2-55.1; adding § 52-8.6; repealing § 16.1-299.2. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2734 (Chapter 843))
Gangs; reporting organized criminal activity and membership. Amending §§ 16.1-269.2 and 16.1-273; adding § 52-8.6; repealing § 16.1-299.2. (Patron-Shannon, HB 724 (CD))
Gangs and criminal organizations; State Police shall publish list. Adding § 52-8.5:1. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2087 (F))
Graffiti; felony for permanent damage, penalty. Amending § 18.2-137. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2517 (F))
Graffiti ordinance; mandatory minimum fine and jail. Amending § 15.2-1812.2. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1877 (Chapter 614))
Handguns; removes limitation of purchasing only one per month. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Cole, HB 1914 (F))
Harassment; immunity for any school employee or volunteer who reports incident. Amending § 8.01-220.1:2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2267 (Chapter 462))
Harassment with a camera; penalty. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1696 (F))
Hepatitis B or C viruses; persons charged with assault and battery to be tested if victim exposed to body fluids. Amending § 18.2-62. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2906 (Chapter 661))
Higher educational institutions; establishing rules and regulations concerning certain weapons on property. Amending §§ 18.2-308.1 and 23-9.2:3. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2897 (F); Lambert, SB 1343 (F))
Homicide; dismemberment of victim, penalty. Adding § 18.2-126.1. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2565 (I) See HB2288)
Homicide; penalty for shooting into vehicle or building. Amending §§ 18.2-154 and 18.2-279. (Patron-Janis, HB 1620 (Chapter 143))
Homicide by vehicle; penalty. Adding § 18.2-36.2. (Patron-Janis, HB 1622 (F); Janis, HB 1755 (F))
Human immunodeficiency viruses and hepatitis C; testing of persons convicted of certain crimes. Amending § 18.2-346.1. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2854 (Chapter 438))
Hunting; unlawful to hunt with firearm, bow and arrow, etc. while intoxicated. Amending § 18.2-285. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1149 (Chapter 507))
Hunting dogs; prohibits hunter from releasing on posted property. Amending § 18.2-134. (Patron-Cole, HB 1612 (F))
Incapacitated adults; abuse and neglect, penalty. Amending § 18.2-369. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1222 (F))
Income tax, state; preparers of fraudulent returns, felony. Amending § 58.1-302; adding §§ 58.1-348.1 and 58.1-348.2. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1225 (Chapter 48))
Indecent display; exposing below-waist undergarments in an offensive manner, penalty. Adding § 18.2-387.1. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1981 (F))
Insanity; Joint Commission on Health Care, through its Behavioral Health Care Subcommittee, to study needs of patients found not guilty by reason thereof and persons found incompetent to stand trial. (Patron-Puller, SJR 324 (P))
Jurors; penalty when person attempts to corruptly influence. Adding § 18.2-460.01. (Patron-Janis, HB 1754 (F); Bell, HB 2265 (F))
Jury panel; provisions for service by employed people. Amending § 18.2-465.1. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2795 (Chapter 931))
Juveniles; if adjudicated delinquent of certain crimes, unlawful to possess firearms, etc., penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 2722 (Chapter 600))
Larceny; includes auto theft regardless of value of motor vehicle. Amending § 18.2-95. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1179 (F))
Law-enforcement officials; person who gives false report thereto, penalty. Amending § 18.2-461. (Patron-Mims, SB 833 (F))
Loitering; prohibited on certain bridges. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron-Athey, HB 2333 (F))
Machine guns; certification for transfer must be provided within 15 days. Amending §§ 18.2-291, 18.2-292 and 18.2-295; adding § 18.2-295.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1978 (F))
Menstrual extraction; performing without pregnancy test, penalty. Adding § 18.2-76.3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1841 (F))
Methamphetamine; manufacturing when person under age 18 is present, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248; adding § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2438 (Chapter 923); Stolle, SB 1156 (Chapter 941))
Methamphetamine; unlawful manufacturing and distributing, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2504 (I) See HB2438)
Methamphetamine precursor chemicals; possession with intent to manufacture, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Tata, HB 1974 (Chapter 796); Carrico, HB 2437 (I) See HB1974; Obenshain, SB 1121 (Chapter 759))
Methamphetamine precursors; unlawful possession, penalty. Adding § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1950 (I) See HB1974)
Misdemeanor and felony violations; increase of fees. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.3, 17.1-275.4, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8 and 17.1-275.9. (Patron-Mims, SB 826 (F))
Misdemeanors; law-enforcement officer may transfer issuance of summons to full arrest if believes person will flee. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-Mims, SB 1020 (F))
Misdemeanors; possession of warrant by law-enforcement officer not necessary when making arrest. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2808 (Chapter 435))
Mistaken Eyewitness Identification; Report of State Crime Commission (HJR 79, 2004). (HD 40)
Multijurisdiction grand jury; includes robbery within investigative functions. Amending § 19.2-215.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1619 (F))
Obscene sexual display; penalty. Adding § 18.2-387.1. (Patron-Byron, HB 2623 (Chapter 422))
Perjury; permits use of unsworn declarations, penalty. Amending § 18.2-434; adding § 8.01-4.3. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2652 (Chapter 423))
Prescription drugs; increases penalty for counterfeiting. Amending §§ 18.2-247, 54.1-3457 and 54.1-3458. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1178 (F))
Pretrial motions and appeals; defense to file objections on speedy trial or double jeopardy grounds in writing seven days before trial. Amending §§ 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1177 (Chapter 694))
Prisoners; escape from custody without violence, penalty. Amending § 18.2-479. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1513 (Chapter 573))
Prisoners; illegal possession of cellular telephone, penalty. Adding § 18.2-431.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2213 (Chapter 171); Puckett, SB 940 (F))
Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty. Amending § 18.2-388. (Patron-Howell, SB 40 (CD))
Pseudoephedrine; licensed pharmacist shall dispense, sell, etc., penalty. Adding § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1951 (F))
Reckless driving; restricted license. Amending § 46.2-393. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1722 (Chapter 152))
School boards; policies on bullying, harassment and intimidation. Amending §§ 22.1-208.01, 22.1-279.3:1 and 22.1-279.6. (Patron-Bell, HB 2266 (Chapter 461); Marshall, R.G., HB 2879 (Chapter 484))
School employees; data on convictions relating to felony or moral offense of applicants. Amending § 22.1-296.1. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1272 (CD))
Sentencing guidelines; modification for use of methamphetamine. Adding § 17.1-807. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 484 (CD); Obenshain, SB 1124 (F))
Sex crimes against children; allows evidence of defendant’s prior conviction thereof in similar case. Adding § 19.2-270.7. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1280 (F))
Sex crimes against spouses; changes in provisions, penalty. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-908, 9.1-910, 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-805, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-218.2, 19.2-299, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335 and 19.2-336; repealing § 18.2-67.2:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2248 (Chapter 631))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; failure to register, penalty. Amending § 9.1-907. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2089 (F); Athey, HB 2767 (I) See HB2836)
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; includes those who commit murder or attempted murder of child under age of 15. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1937 (I) See HB2836)
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; information published on Internet for duration of registration period. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2703 (I) See HB2836; Sherwood, HB 2838 (I) See HB2836)
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; licensed professionals to give notice of their registration to customers, clients or patients, penalty. Adding § 9.1-914.1. (Patron-Nixon, HB 2463 (F))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration procedures for non-resident child sex offenders. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-Shannon, HB 1933 (I) See HB2836)
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration procedures for non-resident child sex offenders. Amending §§ 9.1-902 and 9.1-905. (Patron-Brink, HB 1867 (I) See HB2836)
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; registration procedures for non-resident child sex offenders. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-905, 9.1-907 and 9.1-913. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2836 (Chapter 603))
Sex offenders; numerous changes authorizing release of information to Attorney General. Amending §§ 9.1-101, 19.2-389, 19.2-389.1, 37.1-70.1, 37.1-70.2, 37.1-70.4, 37.1-70.5, 37.1-70.6, 37.1-70.9, 37.1-70.10 and 37.1-70.13; adding § 37.1-70.20. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1997 (Chapter 914))
Sexual abuse or neglect proceedings; use of hearsay statements by certain children. Adding § 63.2-1522.1. (Patron-Byron, HB 868 (CD))
Sexual assault; applicability of mental incapacity and physical helplessness of complaining witness. Amending § 18.2-67.10. (Patron-Marrs, HB 514 (CD))
Sexual assault; crime when committed on physically helpless person of any age. Amending § 18.2-67.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 2247 (Chapter 406))
Sexual Assault, Response to and Prevention of; Report of Department of Health (SJR 131, 2004). (SD 18)
Sexual offenses; change in age limitation, penalty. Amending § 18.2-370. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1170 (Chapter 762))
Sexual offenses; increase in penalty when against children by a parent or grandparent. Amending §§ 18.2-67.3, 18.2-361, 18.2-370 and 18.2-370.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 2564 (Chapter 185))
Sexual offenses; provisions, penalties. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 15.2-1724, 16.1-272, 17.1-805, 18.2-62, 18.2-63, 18.2-67.5:2, 18.2-67.8, 18.2-345, 18.2-346, 18.2-346.1, 18.2-348, 18.2-356, 18.2-359, 18.2-360, 18.2-370, 18.2-370.1, 18.2-370.2, 18.2-371, 18.2-374.3, 19.2-268.2, 19.2-271.2, 19.2-299, 32.1-58, 32.1-126.01, 32.1-162.9:1, 37.1-20.3, 37.1-183.3, 37.1-197.2, 63.2-1719, 63.2-1726 and 63.2-1727; adding § 18.2-361.1; repealing § 18.2-344. (Patron-Albo, HB 1054 (CD))
Sexually abnormal offense; who may conduct mental evaluation of person convicted. Amending § 19.2-301. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1986 (F))
Shoplifting and employee theft; provisions for civil recovery. Amending § 8.01-44.4. (Patron-Janis, HB 1616 (Chapter 142); Stolle, SB 1209 (Chapter 234))
Spousal support; application of orders when either party has committed fraud. Amending §§ 20-74, 20-108, 20-109 and 20-112. (Patron-Griffith, HB 326 (CD))
Stalking; increase in penalty for subsequent offense within two year period. Amending § 18.2-60.3. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2688 (F))
Student conduct; code regulations to include guidelines on bullying, harassment, and intimidation. Amending § 22.1-279.6. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2171 (I) See HB2266)
Student conduct; code regulations to include guidelines on gang-related activity. Amending § 22.1-279.6. (Patron-Albo, HB 1573 (Chapter 520))
Telephone or telegraph communications; interfering with emergency use thereof, penalty. Amending § 18.2-164. (Patron-Janis, HB 1618 (F))
Telephone Privacy Protection Act; prohibits telephone solicitation to persons on National Do-Not-Call Registry, date change made consistent with federal regulations. Amending § 59.1-514. (Patron-Nixon, HB 2055 (Chapter 296))
Terrorism hoax; reimbursement of expenses to locality or rescue squad. Amending § 15.2-1716.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2667 (Chapter 479))
Terry stop; refusal to provide identification, penalty. Amending § 18.2-460. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1643 (F))
Throwing objects from places higher than one story; penalty. Amending § 18.2-51.3. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2308 (F))
Video or computer games; prohibits sale of those with violent content. Amending §§ 18.2-390 and 18.2-391. (Patron-Amundson, HB 397 (CD))
Wages; employer who fails or refuses to pay is guilty of a misdemeanor or felony depending on value of wages earned. Amending § 40.1-29. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2638 (Chapter 595))
Watercraft or motorboat; guilty of involuntary manslaughter while driving intoxicated, penalties. Amending §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-382; adding § 18.2-36.2. (Patron-Janis, HB 1756 (Chapter 376))
Weapons; change of definition relating to certain firearms prohibited in public. Amending § 18.2-287.4. (Patron-Cole, HB 1915 (Chapter 160))
Weapons; possession on child day center property, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Miller, SB 743 (F))
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