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CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2006 Session (CD) Carried over from 2006 session but died in committee on or before December 8th


Abortion; forced or coerced against will prohibited. Adding § 18.2-71.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1665 (F))
Abortion; illegal upon overturning of Roe v. Wade. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2124 (F))
Abortion; informed consent thereto shall include determination by physician. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Cole, HB 2301 (F))
Abortion; prohibits those coerced and provides civil remedy. Adding § 18.2-76.01. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2125 (F))
Abortion; requirement of ultrasound testing as part of informed consent. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Byron, HB 2808 (F))
Abortion or miscarriage; intent to produce or cause. Amending § 18.2-71. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2648 (F))
Address Confidentiality Program; created. Amending § 2.2-515.1; adding § 2.2-515.2. (Patron-Ticer, SB 938 (Chapter 599))
Administrative license suspension; clarification thereof for DUI. Amending § 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2972 (F))
Adultery; definition. Amending § 18.2-365. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1661 (F))
Alcohol to an underage person; person found guilty of shall have his license suspended six months. Amending § 4.1-306. (Patron-Moran, HB 2860 (F))
Anesthesia for fetuses; doctors required to offer. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Cline, HB 2456 (F))
Assault and battery; adds conservators of the peace to definition in statute. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1233 (F))
Assault and battery; certain punishment if against law-enforcement officer. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Melvin, HB 3189 (F))
Assault and battery; definition of law-enforcement officer to include ABC agents. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2075 (F))
Assault and battery; enhanced penalty if committed against attorney for State. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2331 (F))
Assault and battery; person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if committed on school property. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1861 (F))
Assault and battery; person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if committed while bus driver is performing his duties. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1863 (F))
Assault and battery; second and third offense against a family or household member, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1924 (I) See HB1739)
Assault and battery; second and third offense against family or household member, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1739 (F))
Assault and battery against family member; deferred finding. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2575 (F); Englin, HB 2736 (F); Herring, SB 1247 (F))
Assault and battery on child; custody and visitation. Amending § 20-124.3. (Patron-Englin, HB 2728 (F))
Automatic dialing-announcing devices; prohibits callers from using to make telephone call to health care provider, etc. Amending § 59.1-200; adding §§ 59.1-518.1 through 59.1-518.7; repealing § 18.2-425.1. (Patron-Brink, HB 2561 (F))
Bingo games, certain; proceeds therefrom not to be included in determining gross receipts. Adding § 18.2-340.30:1. (Patron-Colgan, SB 842 (Chapter 550))
Bingo jackpot games; organizations to sell and separately account therefor. Amending § 18.2-340.33. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1179 (Chapter 790))
Birth certificates; fraudulent use. Amending § 18.2-204.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2336 (F))
Boating under influence of alcohol; makes blood or breath testing consistent with that used for driving under influence. Amending § 29.1-738.2. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1314 (Chapter 168))
Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of justice or judge. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Hurt, HB 1018 (CD))
Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of person assisting in criminal investigation. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1311 (CD))
Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of witness in criminal case. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2347 (Chapter 844))
Capital murder; premeditated killing of a judge or justice. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2750 (Chapter 845))
Capital murder; premeditated killing of judge or witness, redefinition thereof. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1116 (Chapter 846))
Capital murder; sentencing of juvenile convicted thereof. Amending § 16.1-272. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2053 (Chapter 460))
Charitable gaming; definition of instant bingo, pull tabs, seal cards, and regulation of suppliers thereof. Amending §§ 18.2-340.16 and 18.2-340.34. (Patron-Suit, HB 1998 (Chapter 264))
Charitable gaming; regulation of bingo callers. Amending §§ 18.2-340.33 and 18.2-340.34:1. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 3078 (Chapter 226))
Charitable gaming; regulation of charitable small card tournaments. Amending §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.33, and 18.2-340.34:1; adding § 18.2-340.28:1. (Patron-Reid, HB 387 (CD))
Charitable gaming; reports of gross receipts and disbursements. Amending § 18.2-340.30. (Patron-Potts, SB 769 (Chapter 541))
Charitable gaming; use of pull tabs and seal cards. Amending § 18.2-340.26:1. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2389 (Chapter 196))
Charitable Gaming, Department of; adds athletic associations and booster clubs to definitions and authorized to sell instant bingo, etc., as fund-raising event. Amending § 18.2-340.16; adding § 18.2-340.26:2. (Patron-Potts, SB 1154 (P))
Charitable Gaming, Department of; required to complete a training course in order to be registered as bingo caller. Amending § 18.2-340.34:1. (Patron-Reid, HB 3140 (Chapter 347))
Child abuse; ingestion of drugs by pregnant woman, penalty. Amending § 18.2-371.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2337 (F))
Child pornography; seizure and forfeiture of equipment. Amending §§ 19.2-120 and 19.2-386.31. (Patron-Bell, HB 2980 (Chapter 134); Obenshain, SB 1239 (Chapter 386))
Child pornography cases; venue. Amending § 18.2-374.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2968 (Chapter 418))
Children; broadens list of sex offenses prohibiting proximity thereto. Amending §§ 18.2-10, 18.2-370.2, 18.2-370.3, and 18.2-370.4. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2175 (F))
Children; expands current crime of taking indecent liberties therewith. Amending §§ 18.2-370 and 18.2-370.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1698 (F); Shannon, HB 2578 (I) See HB1698)
Children; expands scope of rape shield statute to include prosecutions for taking indecent liberties therewith. Amending § 18.2-67.7. (Patron-Shannon, HB 3085 (Chapter 890))
Children; penalty for object penetration when victim is less than 10 years of age. Amending § 18.2-67.2. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1794 (F))
Children; penalty for sexual abuse against a child. Amending § 9.1-902; adding § 18.2-67.4:2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2068 (Chapter 463))
Children; unlawful to leave unattended in vehicle. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-Albo, HB 2146 (F))
Church or public school building; arson of any unoccupied, penalty. Amending § 18.2-77. (Patron-Nutter, HB 429 (CD))
Civilian surveillance; Class 1 misdemeanor if person engages in without legal authority. Adding § 18.2-130.1. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2488 (F))
Cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine; exclusion from drug first-offender deferral and dismissal consideration. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2110 (I) See HB2481)
Computer Crimes Act; definition of value to include costs of production, etc. Amending § 18.2-152.2. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2619 (F))
Computer fraud; occurs if person converts or copies property of another without authorization. Amending § 18.2-152.3. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2565 (F))
Computer trespass; adds spyware to crimes. Amending § 18.2-152.4. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2353 (Chapter 483))
Concealed handgun permits; adds retired credentialed intelligence agents of armed forces or civilian agencies of government to those exempted from fees. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2573 (F))
Concealed handgun permits; certain applicants not required to submit fingerprints. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3 and 18.2-308. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2106 (Chapter 272))
Concealed handgun permits; recognition of out-of-state permits. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2235 (F))
Concealed handguns; allows certain State Police officer who leaves in good standing to carry. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2231 (F))
Concealed handguns; person to inform law-enforcement officer of his possession thereof. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 2405 (F))
Concealed handguns; retired law-enforcement officers in favorable review to carry. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 2413 (Chapter 408))
Concealed weapons; amends provisions relating thereto. Amending §§ 17.1-406, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.1, and 22.1-277.07; adding §§ 18.2-307.01 through 18.2-307.7 and 18.2-308.01; repealing second enactment of Chapter 886, 2006 Acts. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2652 (F))
Concealed weapons; creates new exemption to general prohibition against carrying. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 2406 (F))
Concealed weapons; judges may carry without permit. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Janis, HB 2593 (F))
Concealed weapons; officer of State Police to carry while on active duty with reserve forces of United States military. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cox, HB 1988 (Chapter 455))
Concealment of dead body; prohibition against, penalty. Adding § 18.2-323.02. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1777 (Chapter 436); Barlow, HB 2712 (I) See HB1777)
Conservators of the peace, special; authorized by locality to use flashing blue lights in vehicles. Amending §§ 18.2-175, 46.2-1022, and 46.2-1023. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2899 (F))
Conservators of the peace, special; conviction of Class 1 misdemeanor to prevent person from becoming. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1319 (F))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for certain felons (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HJR 29 (CD); Jones, D.C., HJR 680 (F); Miller, SJR 15 (CD); Miller, SJR 307 (F))
Constitutional rights; inquiries into exercise thereof. Adding § 18.2-511.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 3108 (F); Hanger, SB 1405 (F))
Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act (CRESPA); prohibits felons from acting as settlement agent thereunder. Amending § 6.1-2.21. (Patron-Williams, SB 745 (Chapter 898))
Credit card application; person with intent to defraud in name of another. Amending § 18.2-195.2. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1019 (F))
Credit reports; individual who is victim of identity theft may freeze access thereto. Amending §§ 59.1-200 and 59.1-444; adding § 59.1-443.3. (Patron-Puller, SB 805 (F))
Cruelty to animals; Class 6 felony for any person to willfully and unnecessarily cause death thereof. Amending § 3.1-796.122. (Patron-Wittman, HB 2081 (F))
Cruelty to animals; penalty if maliciously deprives animal of food, drink, shelter, or veterinary treatment. Amending § 3.1-796.122. (Patron-Albo, HB 1900 (Chapter 743))
Death penalty; abolishes from all Class 1 felonies committed on or after July 1, 2007. Amending §§ 8.01-195.10, 8.01-654, 17.1-310, 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25, 19.2-100, 19.2-102, 19.2-120, 19.2-152.2, 19.2-157, 19.2-159, 19.2-163, 19.2-270.4:1, 19.2-319, 19.2-321.2, 19.2-327.1, 19.2-327.2, and 19.2-327.3; repealing §§ 8.01-654.1, 8.01-654.2, 17.1-313, 17.1-406, 18.2-17, 19.2-163.7, 19.2-163.8, 19.2-264.2 through 19.2-264.5, and 53.1-232 through 53.1-236. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1960 (F))
Detoxification center programs; locality to assess fee following conviction of certain crimes. Adding § 9.1-164.1. (Patron-Herring, SB 1249 (F))
Disorderly conduct in public places; prosecution thereof to include utterance or display of words or conduct. Amending § 18.2-415. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2515 (F))
Disorderly house; unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, operate or to visit. Adding § 18.2-415.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1774 (F))
Divorce; assault and battery against family member constitutes immediate grounds. Amending § 20-91. (Patron-Moran, HB 2862 (F))
DMV fees; assessment thereof on certain drivers. Adding § 46.2-206.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2257 (I) See HB2376; Rust, HB 2376 (F))
Dog collar; person guilty of misdemeanor if takes an electronic or radio transmitting collar from dog without permission of owner. Adding § 18.2-97.1. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2365 (Chapter 484); Stolle, SB 1180 (Chapter 721))
Dogs; Class 3 misdemeanor to tether, fasten, etc., to stationary object. Adding § 3.1-796.68:1. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 2242 (F))
Domestic assault case; unavailability of deferred proceedings for previously convicted felons. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1680 (F))
Driver’s license; driving after forfeiture of licensure for DUI conviction, penalty. Amending § 18.2-272. (Patron-Albo, HB 1890 (Chapter 258))
Driver’s license; makes violation of various restrictions primary offense for those under 19 years old. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1040 (F))
Driver’s license; notice of revocation. Amending § 18.2-272. (Patron-Watts, HB 2289 (F); Herring, SB 1262 (F))
Driver’s license, restricted; allows judge to issue to person for purpose of driving to religious services. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Hogan, HB 2249 (F))
Driver’s license, restricted; person, designated by court, may drive in pursuit of health care services for person residing in household. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 886 (Chapter 553))
Driver’s license, restricted; person may drive in pursuit of health care services for person residing in household. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2266 (Chapter 194))
Driver’s license, restricted; voluntary revocation. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1892 (F))
Driver’s licenses; DMV not to issue to persons convicted of driving under influence unless have proof of motor vehicle insurance. Amending § 46.2-316. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2518 (Chapter 496))
Driver’s licenses; operating vehicle with suspended license, penalty. Amending §§ 46.2-301 and 46.2-302. (Patron-Stolle, SB 392 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol; admissibility of breath test certificate. Amending § 18.2-268.9. (Patron-Shannon, HB 3086 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; conviction based on blood alcohol concentration. Amending §§ 18.2-266, 18.2-266.1, and 18.2-269. (Patron-Albo, HB 3049 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; increases penalty if eluding police. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Cox, HB 1987 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; person convicted thereof three times in 10 years shall be permanently revoked. Amending § 46.2-391. (Patron-Cline, HB 2454 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; plea agreements in case which resulted in physical injury to victim. Amending § 19.2-11.01. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1355 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; suspension of driver’s license pending appeal of conviction. Amending § 46.2-389. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1686 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; prohibits driving of only a motor vehicle following a conviction thereto. Amending §§ 4.1-333, 8.01-44.5, 15.2-1716, 18.2-259.1, 18.2-266, 18.2-268.10, 18.2-269, 18.2-271, 18.2-271.1, and 18.2-272. (Patron-Hall, HB 2748 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; term inference replaces presumption relating to alleged offense. Amending §§ 18.2-269, 29.1-738.3, and 46.2-341.27. (Patron-Moran, HB 1204 (CD); Norment, SB 471 (CD))
Driving without a license; enhanced penalties for persons convicted multiple times. Amending § 46.2-300. (Patron-Cline, HB 2453 (I) See HB3122)
Driving without a license; enhanced penalty for persons convicted of second offense. Amending § 46.2-300. (Patron-Rust, HB 3122 (Chapter 532))
Drug first-offender deferral and dismissal consideration; exclusion of certain drugs. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 2481 (F))
Drug or alcohol content of blood; post-arrest testing. Amending § 18.2-268.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2974 (F))
Drug test; use of synthetic urine to defeat. Adding § 46.2-341.18:2. (Patron-Fralin, HB 3023 (Chapter 422))
Drug Treatment Courts; restricts use thereof to cases involving possession of drugs or marijuana. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2971 (F))
Drunk driving; mandatory minimum jail time for third offense. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2329 (F))
Drunk driving; subsequent offense. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-McEachin, HB 2875 (F))
Electronic mail; failure to warn that sexually explicit visual material contained therein. Adding § 18.2-152.3:2. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 292 (CD); Cuccinelli, SB 814 (F))
Emergency medical services personnel; required to report child abuse or neglect. Amending §§ 32.1-111.4 and 63.2-1509. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 598 (CD))
Extortion; withholding immigration document. Amending § 18.2-59. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1921 (Chapter 453); Albo, HB 2264 (I) See HB1921; Ebbin, HB 2924 (I) See HB1921; O’Brien, SB 1027 (I) See SB815; Howell, SB 1227 (I) See SB815)
False medical claim; increases civil penalty for attempt to defraud State. Amending §§ 8.01-216.3, 8.01-216.5, 8.01-216.6, 8.01-216.9, 32.1-312, and 32.1-313. (Patron-Williams, SB 1183 (Chapter 569))
Felonies; those considered accessories after the fact. Amending § 18.2-19. (Patron-Wright, HB 2162 (F))
Felons; employer responsibility to give notice when certain offenders work near children. Adding § 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Caputo, HB 3124 (F))
Feticide; penalty. Amending § 18.2-32.2. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 1631 (F))
Firearms; crime to knowingly possess while in unlawful possession of controlled substance or marijuana. Amending § 18.2-308.4. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2526 (F))
Firearms; discharging towards subdivision or towards any person or structure. Amending §§ 15.2-1113.1, 15.2-1210, 18.2-56.1, and 18.2-286. (Patron-Janis, HB 3109 (F))
Firearms; illegal conveyance. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2653 (Chapter 509))
Firearms; possession by persons under age 18. Amending § 18.2-308.7. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2768 (F))
Firearms; possession thereof following certain criminal convictions. Amending § 19.2-386.28; adding § 18.2-308.1:6. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 3000 (F))
Firearms; possession thereof in residences of mentally ill persons. Adding § 18.2-309.1. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2811 (F))
Firearms; prohibits possession thereof at a child day center. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Howell, SB 1364 (F))
Firearms; prohibits possession thereof on Capitol Square. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2900 (F))
Firearms on school property; increases penalty for pneumatic weapons. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1866 (F))
Firearms on school property; misdemeanor to possess pneumatic weapons thereon. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Wittman, HB 3013 (F))
Forfeiture of office; person convicted required to register on Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. Amending § 24.2-231. (Patron-Ingram, HB 1625 (Chapter 175))
Fraudulent credit card application; false statements to obtain property or credit. Amending §§ 18.2-186 and 18.2-195.2. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2772 (Chapter 518))
Freedom of Information Act; access by persons civilly committed under Sexually Violent Predators Act. Amending § 2.2-3703. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1790 (Chapter 438))
Game wardens; changes name to conservation police officer. Amending §§ 3.1-1029, 9.1-101, 9.1-400, 9.1-500, 9.1-801, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-283.1, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 29.1-200, 29.1-201, 29.1-204, 29.1-205, 29.1-207, 29.1-208, 29.1-212, 29.1-213, 29.1-217, 29.1-218, 29.1-300.2, 29.1-337, 29.1-349, 29.1-355, 29.1-516, 29.1-517, 29.1-521.3, 29.1-530, 29.1-539, 29.1-548, 29.1-552, 29.1-553, 29.1-556, 29.1-739, 29.1-739.1, 29.1-739.2, 29.1-745, 51.1-212, and 65.2-402.1. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1867 (Chapter 87))
Gang prevention activities; joint subcommittee to study availability and efficacy thereof and potential funding opportunities. (Patron-Miller, SJR 419 (F))
Gangs; add to list predicate acts for determination of membership status. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1775 (F))
Gangs; definition of predicate criminal act. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-McDougle, SB 876 (F))
Gangs; definition of predicate criminal act to determine membership therein. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2524 (Chapter 499))
Gangs; punishment for defacing or destroying any war memorial. Amending § 18.2-137. (Patron-Albo, HB 1896 (F))
Gangs; verification of immigration status upon conviction of crime. Adding § 18.2-46.3:4. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1460 (CD); Marsden, HB 3006 (F))
Gangs and terrorism crimes; prosecution of those committing. Amending §§ 2.2-511 and 18.2-46.5. (Patron-Albo, HB 2429 (Chapter 409))
Handguns; possession by certain persons who had parental rights terminated. Adding § 18.2-308.2:02. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 2998 (F))
Hotel or restaurant services; failure to pay charges, penalty. Amending § 18.2-188. (Patron-Bell, HB 2960 (F))
Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created, report. Amending § 18.2-374.1; adding §§ 18.2-76.3 through 18.2-76.9. (Patron-Suit, HB 1827 (I) See HB1921)
Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created, report. Amending § 18.2-513; adding §§ 18.2-76.3 through 18.2-76.17 and 19.2-386.32. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2551 (F))
Human trafficking; joint subcommittee to study. (Patron-Ebbin, HJR 682 (F))
Hunters; required to identify himself when retrieving hunting dogs from landowner’s property. Amending § 18.2-136. (Patron-Landes, HB 2531 (Chapter 658); Deeds, SB 884 (Chapter 145))
Identity theft; clarification in reference to person who may be victim thereof. Amending § 18.2-186.3. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1795 (Chapter 441))
Identity theft; notification of breach of information system. Adding § 18.2-186.6. (Patron-Brink, HB 995 (CD); Lingamfelter, HB 1154 (CD); Brink, HB 2140 (F); Howell, SB 1224 (F))
Ignition interlock; installation in vehicle, and loss of restricted license. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 3098 (Chapter 686))
Illegal alien; person who conceals or shields guilty of felony. Adding § 18.2-511.1. (Patron-Reid, HB 2622 (F))
Illegal aliens; it is unlawful to be in Virginia if in United States illegally. Amending § 19.2-81.6; adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 1970 (F))
Illegal aliens; possession of firearms. Amending § 18.2-308.2:01. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2751 (F))
Illegal aliens; presence unlawful in State, penalty. Amending § 19.2-81.6; adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Cole, HB 1918 (I) See HB1970)
Immigrants; extortion thereof. Amending § 18.2-59. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 815 (Chapter 547))
Incapacitated adults; increases penalties for certain crimes against. Amending § 18.2-369. (Patron-Cline, HB 2459 (Chapter 653); O’Brien, SB 1025 (Chapter 562))
Indecent language; use thereof via computer with intent to harass, etc. Amending § 18.2-427. (Patron-Cline, HB 2455 (F))
Insanity, not guilty by reason of; petition for temporary visit. Amending § 19.2-182.4. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 35 (CD))
Intoxication in public; penalty. Amending § 18.2-388. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 833 (F))
Labor and Industry, Commissioner of; reporting suspected employment misclassification and fraud. Adding § 40.1-28.7:2. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2217 (F))
Larceny; charging of crime. Amending § 19.2-223. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2771 (F))
Larceny; person who uses a computer to commit fraud. Adding § 18.2-152.6:1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2321 (F))
Larceny, aggravated; person who commits assault or assault and battery while in commission thereof. Adding § 18.2-109.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 2775 (F))
Law-enforcement facilities; prohibits possession of weapons therein except by officers. Adding § 18.2-283.2. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1007 (F))
Law-enforcement officer; increases penalty for impersonating. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1802 (F))
Law-enforcement officers; removal of their land records from Internet. Amending § 18.2-186.4. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1282 (Chapter 736))
Law-enforcement officers; training related to sexual assault cases. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-Bell, HB 1336 (CD))
License plates, special; those convicted of DUI to use yellow license plates. Amending § 18.2-270; adding § 46.2-726.1. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2907 (F))
Littering on highways; person convicted to perform minimum of 30 hours of community service. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1869 (F))
Local community-based probation services; makes numerous technical changes throughout the Code. Amending §§ 2.2-3706, 2.2-3711, 4.1-305, 9.1-173 through 9.1-183, 9.1-185.4, 9.1-186.4, 16.1-305, 18.2-55, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-64.2, 18.2-67.4, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.01, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-254.1, 19.2-80.2, 19.2-152.2 through 19.2-152.7, 19.2-299.2, 19.2-303.3, 19.2-389.1, 19.2-390.01, and 30-19.1:4. (Patron-Moran, HB 2858 (Chapter 133))
Loitering; prohibited in the rights-of-way of certain highways. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron-Watts, HB 2286 (F))
Looting; defines and sets punishment. Adding § 18.2-94.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 2586 (F))
Marijuana; punishes for possession thereof on school grounds as Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-250.1. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1857 (F))
Marijuana charges; expungement of records. Amending §§ 18.2-251 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2778 (F); Lucas, SB 1048 (F))
Marijuana or controlled substances; loss of driver’s license for possession. Amending § 18.2-259.1. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2596 (F))
Methamphetamine; manufacturing, selling, giving, and distributing thereof. Adding § 18.2-248.03. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2324 (F); Obenshain, SB 1234 (F))
Methamphetamine precursors; electronic log. Amending § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Deeds, SB 879 (F); Edwards, SB 978 (F))
Minors; penalty for carnal knowledge of certain. Amending § 18.2-64.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1759 (F))
Misdemeanor and felony fixed fees; increase thereof. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1 through 17.1-275.4, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8, and 17.1-275.9. (Patron-Caputo, HB 2644 (F))
Misdemeanor cases; law-enforcement officer may issue summons or arrest person. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2943 (F))
Misdemeanors; local fee upon conviction to be deposited in fund for law-enforcement training. Amending § 16.1-69.48:1. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2170 (F))
Motor vehicle; unlawful entry into. Adding § 18.2-146.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2964 (F))
Murder; when committed in presence of a minor is guilty of separate offense. Adding § 18.2-32.3. (Patron-Marsh, SB 921 (F))
National Firearms Act; Superintendent of Department of State Police to certify transfer and registration thereto. Adding § 18.2-295.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 2588 (F))
Novelty cigarette lighters; sale or purchase by persons under age 18, penalty. Adding § 18.2-371.4. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1728 (F))
Nursing homes; notification to residents, etc., of sex offenders residing in facility. Amending §§ 9.1-914 and 32.1-127. (Patron-Griffith, HB 415 (CD))
Obstruction of justice; failure to call when criminal act has occurred. Amending § 18.2-460. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2713 (F))
Obstruction of justice; how crime is charged. Amending § 18.2-460. (Patron-Wittman, HB 2947 (Chapter 220))
Obstruction of justice; person who threatens attorney of State guilty of felony. Amending § 18.2-460. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2332 (Chapter 282))
Pocket knives on school property; amends exception that allows person to carry. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2769 (F))
Potomac River; restores jurisdictional provision of Maryland-Virginia Compact. Amending § 28.2-1001. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2938 (F))
Preliminary hearing; required for person accused of a felony. Amending § 19.2-218. (Patron-Albo, HB 1901 (F))
Probation and suspended sentence; violations thereof considered misdemeanor charge. Amending §§ 18.2-479 and 19.2-306. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2756 (F))
Protective orders; increases penalty for second offense for violation thereof. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2 and 19.2-120. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1982 (Chapter 745); Obenshain, SB 1237 (Chapter 923))
Public school contract employees; requires school boards to obtain data on convictions of certain crimes. Amending § 22.1-296.1. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1038 (I) See SB1346)
Public transportation; prohibits trespassing thereon, penalty. Adding § 18.2-160.2. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2055 (Chapter 461))
Puncturing of motor vehicle tires; authorizes law-enforcement officers to utilize devices designed therefor. Amending § 18.2-147.2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1785 (Chapter 437))
Reckless driving; person must attend alcohol safety action program if driver’s license suspended. Amending § 46.2-392. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1708 (Chapter 432))
Reckless driving; raises speed that constitutes regardless of speed limit. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Ruff, SB 801 (F))
Registered voter; unlawful to knowingly communicate false information thereto. Adding § 24.2-1005.1. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1835 (Chapter 313))
Running a red light; punishable as reckless driving. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2761 (I) See HB2587)
School boards; contractor to provide certification that all employees have not been convicted of a felony. Amending § 22.1-296.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1707 (Chapter 431); Newman, SB 1346 (Chapter 245))
School boards; developing policies to encourage parents to participate in child’s education without harassing school employees. Amending § 22.1-79.3. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2657 (F))
Search and Rescue Training and Response Program, and Search and Rescue Advisory Council; created. Amending §§ 18.2-51.1 and 65.2-101; adding §§ 44-146.41 through 44-146.46. (Patron-Bell, HB 1348 (CD))
Secure juvenile facility or detention home; punishment for certain offenses committed within. Amending § 18.2-477.2. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2890 (Chapter 521))
Security and Immigration Compliance Act; public bodies and contractors who intend to contract to register and participate in Basic Pilot Program. Amending §§ 18.2-59, 58.1-322, and 58.1-402; adding §§ 2.2-4308.2, 9.1-150.5, and 19.2-83.2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2826 (F))
Self defense; person is justified using physical force when person enters dwelling unlawfully. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1626 (F); Cline, HB 2458 (I) See HB1626; Puckett, SB 1222 (F))
Sex offender registration; offender to include any electronic mail address and instant messaging screen name that he will use. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-903, 9.1-904, 9.1-912, 18.2-374.1, 18.2-374.1:1, and 18.2-374.3; repealing § 18.2-374.1:2. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2749 (Chapter 759); McDougle, SB 1071 (Chapter 823))
Sex Offender Registry; adds to list of those offenses requiring registration. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2755 (F))
Sex Offender Registry; clarifies person convicted of attempt or conspiracy to commit registrable offense must register. Amending §§ 9.1-901, 9.1-902, 9.1-903, 9.1-907, 9.1-908, 9.1-910, and 18.2-63. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1065 (Chapter 718))
Sex Offender Registry; nursing homes, etc., to register with Department of State Police to receive automatic notification of offenders within same zip code area. Amending §§ 9.1-914, 32.1-127, and 63.2-1732. (Patron-Bell, HB 2345 (Chapter 119); Howell, SB 1229 (Chapter 164))
Sex Offender Registry; requirement for persons not guilty by reason of insanity. Amending § 9.1-901. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1923 (Chapter 744))
Sex Offender Registry; requires persons convicted of certain crimes to register. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2107 (F))
Sex Offender Registry; revocation of probation or parole if person is convicted of failure to register. Amending §§ 9.1-902 and 18.2-472.1. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2571 (F))
Sex offender treatment offices; prohibited in certain residential areas. (Patron-Athey, HB 2776 (Chapter 878))
Sex offenders; prohibits certain employment or volunteer activity, penalty. Adding § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 1557 (CD))
Sex Offenses and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; registrants to submit along with information e-mail address. Amending §§ 9.1-903 and 9.1-904. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 2185 (I) See HB2749)
Sexual battery; manner by which is committed. Amending § 18.2-67.4. (Patron-Landes, HB 2535 (F))
Sexual Offender Monitoring, Implementation of; Report of Secretary of Public Safety and Superintendent of State Police (Item 414 H2, Chapter 3, 2006 Sp. I Acts). (HD 8)
Sexual offenses; creates number of new crimes labeled indecent liberties against child with new victim age classifications. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 16.1-272, 17.1-805, 18.2-62, 18.2-67.5:2, 18.2-67.8, 18.2-370, 18.2-370.2, 19.2-268.2, 19.2-299, 19.2-303, 32.1-126.01, 32.1-162.9:1, 37.2-314, 63.2-1719, 63.2-1726, and 63.2-1727; repealing § 18.2-370.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 2279 (F))
Sexual offenses; enhanced punishment for second and subsequent offenses against victims under age 13. Amending § 18.2-67.5:3; adding § 18.2-67.5:4. (Patron-Janis, HB 2592 (F))
Sexual offenses; evidence of defendant’s commission of another offense is admissible. Adding §§ 18.2-67.7:1, 18.2-67.7:2, and 18.2-67.7:3. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1966 (F))
Sexual offenses; if convicted of offense, prohibited to reside in proximity to children. Adding § 18.2-370.5; repealing § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-Athey, HB 2404 (F))
Sexual offenses; notify defendant prior to punishment for subsequent offenses. Amending § 18.2-67.5:3. (Patron-Janis, HB 2591 (Chapter 506))
Sexual offenses; prohibiting entry of those convicted onto school property, penalty. Amending § 16.1-241; adding § 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Bell, HB 2344 (Chapter 284); Norment, SB 927 (Chapter 370))
Sexual offenses; raises penalty for use of communications systems when involving children. Amending § 18.2-374.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 2979 (F))
Sexually abnormal offense; who may conduct mental evaluation of person convicted thereof. Amending § 19.2-301. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1793 (Chapter 440))
Sexually violent predators; alternative to indeterminate civil commitment. Amending § 37.2-908. (Patron-Hanger, SB 679 (CD))
Sexually violent predators; conviction for bestiality qualifies person for civil commitment. Amending § 37.2-900. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1792 (F))
Sexually violent predators; Department of Corrections and Attorney General to examine feasibility of treatment and housing for conditional release thereof. Adding § 37.2-921. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1203 (V))
Sexually violent predators; if convicted of sex offense will be referred to Commitment Review Committee. Amending § 37.2-903; adding § 37.2-905.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2672 (F))
Smoking; guilty of a misdemeanor if in certain proximity to gas pumps. Adding § 46.2-819.4. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1653 (Chapter 848))
Smoking; guilty of a misdemeanor if in certain proximity to medical oxygen source in health care facility. Adding § 18.2-511.1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1652 (Chapter 430))
Speeding; increases minimum fine if driving over 20 miles of speed limit. Amending § 46.2-947. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2763 (F))
Stalking; enhanced penalty therefor if victim is a minor. Amending § 18.2-60.3. (Patron-Peace, HB 2828 (F))
Stalking; increases penalty for second conviction. Amending § 18.2-60.3. (Patron-Wittman, HB 1864 (F))
Stalking; penalty when protective orders in effect. Amending §§ 18.2-60.3 and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Waddell, HB 2253 (I) See HB1864)
Statutory rape; provides penalty therefor. Amending § 18.2-61. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1841 (F))
Stun weapons; eliminates references to tasers throughout Code. Amending §§ 18.2-57.02, 18.2-283.1, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308.1, 18.2-308.2, 19.2-386.28, and 19.2-386.29. (Patron-Moran, HB 2853 (Chapter 519))
Telephone party lines; repeal of punishments for misuse. Amending § 18.2-426; repealing §§ 18.2-424 and 18.2-425. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2126 (Chapter 467))
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility for benefits if convicted of drug-related felonies. Amending § 63.2-505.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 2612 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 835 (F); Ticer, SB 934 (I) See SB835)
Tethering of animals; makes certain acts associated therewith Class 3 misdemeanor. Amending § 3.1-796.66; adding §§ 3.1-796.68:1 and 3.1-796.68:2. (Patron-Alexander, HB 2098 (F))
Trespass; knowledge that entry was forbidden. Amending §§ 18.2-23 and 18.2-119. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1120 (F))
Triggerman rule; eliminates that only actual perpetrator of capital murder is eligible for death penalty. Amending § 18.2-18. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 782 (CD))
Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof. Amending § 18.2-18. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2348 (V); Obenshain, SB 1288 (V))
Unborn child; unintentionally causing miscarriage or stillbirth thereof punishable as felony. Adding § 18.2-36.3. (Patron-Landes, HB 2532 (F))
Unsolicited bulk electronic messages; changes scope of State’s spam law. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3:1, and 18.2-152.12. (Patron-Bell, HB 2973 (F))
Victim of crime; definition to include stalking. Amending § 19.2-368.2. (Patron-Waddell, HB 2254 (F))
Victims of driving under influence of alcohol; Transportation Board to provide for installation of highway signs in memory of persons killed in accidents. Amending § 33.1-206.1. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2340 (F))
Video games; displaying rating symbols of certain. Adding § 18.2-385.1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 368 (CD))
Violation of right-of-way; guilty of reckless driving if cause death of another. Adding § 46.2-863.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 909 (F))
Watercraft; maiming of another resulting from operating thereof while intoxicated. Amending § 19.2-187.02; adding § 18.2-51.5. (Patron-Bell, HB 2978 (Chapter 679); Norment, SB 1130 (Chapter 379))
Zoning ordinances; raises maximum misdemeanor penalty for violation thereof. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron-Rust, HB 307 (CD))
2007 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 09/04/07