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2010 SESSION

Convened January 13, 2010


CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY

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Abduction or pandering; forfeiture of vehicle when involving a minor. Amending § 19.2-386.16. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 1113 (Chapter 710))
Abortion; any person who forces or coerces pregnant female of any age to have against her will is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-71.2. (Patron-Smith, SB 504 (F))
Abortion; information required for informed consent. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 334 (F))
Abortion or miscarriage; any person who uses means with intent to destroy unborn child is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Amending § 18.2-71. (Patron-Jones, HB 986 (F))
Accessories after the fact; increased to a Class 6 felony for a person guilty in case of capital murder. Amending § 18.2-19. (Patron-Janis, HB 243 (F); Iaquinto, HB 571 (F))
Adult abuse; mandatory reporting by person employed in emergency department of any private or state-operated hospital. Amending § 63.2-1606. (Patron-Athey, HB 1069 (C))
Adults and children with disabilities; Department of Social Services encouraged to identify and work together with public and private partners to conduct comprehensive public awareness and education program on identification, etc., of abuse, neglect, and exploitation thereof. (Patron-Puller, SJR 45 (P))
Airsoft guns; weapons designed to expel projectile by action of compressed air or gas are prohibited on school property. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 580 (F))
Animal control officers; magistrate to issue arrest warrant for complaint thereby for felony offense. Amending §§ 3.2-6566, 19.2-71, and 19.2-72. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 904 (Chapter 240))
Anti-prostitution community service program; suspension of sentence for first-time offenders of prostitution if participate in program. Amending § 18.2-346. (Patron-Bulova, HB 701 (F))
Appeal of bail decision; court is determined based on where initial determination was made, etc. Amending §§ 19.2-124 and 19.2-132. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 75 (Chapter 592))
Assault and battery; an adult having custodial relationship who knowingly allows child to be present during assault, guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 935 (F))
Assault and battery; if person commits against ABC agent, guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Locke, SB 604 (C))
Assault and battery; if person commits against campus police officers, guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Cline, HB 865 (F))
Assault and battery; penalty when against fire marshals and assistant fire marshals with police powers. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Locke, SB 22 (C))
Assault and battery; penalty when against fire marshals with police powers. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Dance, HB 113 (F))
Assault and battery; penalty when against magistrate. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 100 (F))
Assault and battery; person who engages in bullying, harassment, etc., of student on school property subject to punishment for assault. Adding § 18.2-57.03. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 744 (F))
Assault and battery against a family or household member; if a person who commits against a person who is protected by a protective order is guilty of a misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 19.2-151, and 37.2-506. (Patron-McClellan, HB 216 (C))
Bad checks; any person making, drawing, uttering, or delivering in payment of rent is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-181. (Patron-Nutter, HB 989 (F))
Bad checks; recovery if stop-payment order placed in bad faith. Amending § 15.2-106. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 367 (Chapter 708))
Barrier crimes; limits assault-related crimes to felony assault crimes only. Amending § 63.2-1719. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 175 (F))
Bigamy; person found guilty may be ordered by court to make restitution to other party of marriage. Amending § 18.2-362. (Patron-Orrock, HB 39 (F))
Capital murder; adds auxiliary police officers and auxiliary deputy sheriffs to statute so death sentence can be imposed for their murder. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 934 (Chapter 428); Norment, SB 520 (Chapter 475))
Capital murder; adds fire marshals and deputy and assistant fire marshals with police powers to statute so death sentence can be imposed for their murder. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Pogge, HB 166 (Chapter 399))
Capital murder; fire and emergency personnel added to capital murder statute so that death sentence can be imposed. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Martin, SB 54 (F))
Capital murder; jury sentencing of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty. Amending §§ 19.2-257 and 19.2-264.3. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 78 (F))
Capital murder; notice to State of expert testimony 60 days before trial. Amending § 19.2-264.3:1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 568 (Chapter 559))
Castle doctrine; right to use physical force against an intruder, immune from civil liability for injury or death of intruder. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Morefield, HB 854 (F))
Certificates of analysis and affidavits; admission into evidence. Amending §§ 18.2-472.1 and 19.2-187.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 149 (I) See SB387)
Certificates of analysis and affidavits; State shall notify defendant if used in lieu of testimony. Amending §§ 18.2-472.1, 19.2-187, and 19.2-187.1. (Patron-McDougle, SB 106 (Chapter 656))
Charitable gaming; clarifies regulations of Charitable Gaming Board defining electronic and mechanical equipment used. Amending § 18.2-340.19. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 941 (Chapter 572))
Charitable gaming; exempts volunteer fire departments and rescue squads from filing quarterly reports. Amending §§ 18.2-340.30 and 18.2-340.31. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1078 (F))
Charitable gaming; limits authority of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to revoke permits only after proposed action by Department has been reviewed and approved by Charitable Gaming Board. Amending § 18.2-340.20. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 942 (Chapter 711))
Charitable gaming; limits oversight by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Amending §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.15, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.20, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.23, 18.2-340.25, 18.2-340.26, 18.2-340.30, 18.2-340.33, 18.2-340.34:1, and 18.2-340.36; repealing § 18.2-340.31. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1030 (F))
Charitable gaming; regulations of Charitable Gaming Board, report. Amending §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.27, and 18.2-340.33; repealing § 18.2-340.30:1. (Patron-Jones, HB 950 (Chapter 429))
Check cashers; unlawful for a person required to be registered as to fail to make copies of item cashed and a valid identification document or thumbprint for every transaction. Adding § 18.2-186.7. (Patron-Ingram, HB 959 (F))
Child pornography; penalty for possession or reproduction thereof by a minor. Amending § 18.2-374.1:1. (Patron-Janis, HB 938 (F))
Child pornography; solicitation, possession, or production thereof by a minor, penalty. Adding § 18.2-374.1:3. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 685 (C))
Child support; punishment and options for person convicted of nonpayment. Amending §§ 18.2-271.1, 46.2-320, and 53.1-131.2. (Patron-Marsden, SB 589 (Chapter 682))
Children; Crime Commission to study penalties for taking indecent liberties and prostitution-related offenses involving minors. (Patron-Bulova, HJR 97 (P))
Children; prohibited photography, penalty. Adding § 18.2-370.7. (Patron-Johnson, HB 23 (F))
Community services boards; removes provision allowing employment of person convicted of assault and battery of a family member. Amending § 37.2-506. (Patron-Cline, HB 867 (C))
Computer Crimes Act; definition of computer and computer network. Amending § 18.2-152.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 920 (F))
Computer trespass; expands availability to institute a suit for civil damages to include all eight statutory definitions thereof. Amending § 18.2-152.12. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1147 (Chapter 529))
Computer trespass; expands crime to include video and image capture hardware or software, penalty. Amending § 18.2-152.4. (Patron-Albo, HB 1207 (C))
Concealed handgun permit; clerk immune from suit arising from acts or omissions related thereto, exception. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1191 (Chapter 576))
Concealed handgun permit; conviction from another state for driving while intoxicated or for public drunkenness disqualifies an individual from obtaining. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Lucas, SB 501 (Chapter 387))
Concealed handgun permit; documentation and information provided by applicant. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Wright, HB 26 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; failure to produce upon demand of a law-enforcement officer, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cole, HB 52 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; permit to carry in a part of a school building not being used for school-related functions or extracurricular activities. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Carrico, HB 475 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; prohibits clerk of court from providing public access to applications and permittee. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 79 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; renewal by mail. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Carrico, HB 8 (Chapter 741))
Concealed handgun permit; waives fee for certain designated boarding team members of United States Coast Guard. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 637 (Chapter 754))
Concealed handgun permit applications; removes option for a locality to require an applicant to submit fingerprints. Amending § 18.2-308; repealing § 15.2-915.3. (Patron-Cline, HB 870 (F); Reynolds, SB 79 (F))
Concealed handgun permit applications; upon denial of application, clerk shall notify person in writing of right to ore tenus hearing. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cline, HB 871 (Chapter 700); McDougle, SB 533 (Chapter 677))
Concealed handgun permits; renewal by mail. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Smith, SB 3 (Chapter 586))
Concealed handguns; person with valid permit allowed to carry in place of worship with permission. Amending §§ 18.2-283 and 18.2-308. (Patron-Cole, HB 106 (F))
Concealed handguns; prohibits a person from carrying onto premises of restaurants or clubs from consuming an alcoholic beverage, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 505 (Chapter 709); Hanger, SB 334 (Chapter 602))
Concealed handguns; retired law-enforcement officer who receives proof of consultation and favorable review authorized to carry. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1092 (Chapter 433))
Concealed weapon; certain law-enforcement officers who have resigned from their position are eligible to carry. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 1256 (Chapter 863))
Concealed weapon; person may carry a handgun in a private motor vehicle or vessel if secured in a container or compartment. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 885 (Chapter 841); Vogel, SB 408 (Chapter 740))
Concealed weapon; prohibits a person from carrying a concealed butterfly knife. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 684 (F); Iaquinto, HB 1151 (F))
Concealed weapon and concealed handgun permits; reorganizes existing law. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3, 16.1-260, 17.1-406, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.1, 18.2-311, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-120.1, 19.2-386.27, 19.2-386.28, and 22.1-277.07; adding §§ 18.2-308.01 through 18.2-308.014. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 489 (F))
Conditions of release; no person arrested for a felony may be released to pretrial services agency in lieu of posting secure bond until he is determined by court to be indigent. Amending § 19.2-123. (Patron-Petersen, SB 716 (F))
Conditions of release; no person arrested for a felony may be released to pretrial services agency unless he is determined by court to be indigent. Amending § 19.2-123. (Patron-Albo, HB 728 (F))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of felonies who have completed service of their sentence (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Ware, O., HJR 70 (F); Carr, HJR 116 (F); Miller, Y.B., SJR 62 (C))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HJR 6 (F))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of felonies who have completed service of their sentence, etc. (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Dance, HJR 16 (F); Morrissey, HJR 42 (F))
Crime victims; no law-enforcement officer shall inquire into immigration status thereof. Adding § 19.2-11.02. (Patron-Howell, SB 462 (F))
Crimes against incapacitated or elder adults; penalty. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Herring, SB 556 (C))
Crimes against seniors; increases criminal penalties when victim is 60 years of age or older. Adding § 18.2-213.2. (Patron-Tata, HB 1154 (F); Quayle, SB 446 (I) See SB556)
Criminal background check; requirement of firearms show vendor and promoter of gun show. Amending § 54.1-4200; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-Lucas, SB 595 (F))
Criminal conviction record; person convicted of certain offenses to petition to have his conviction expunged after a five-year period has expired. Amending §§ 19.2-392.1, 19.2-392.2, and 19.2-392.3. (Patron-McEachin, SB 70 (F))
Criminal street gang; any person who by telephone or by electronically transmitted communication solicits, etc., another to become a gang member guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-46.3. (Patron-Cline, HB 868 (F); McDougle, SB 530 (C))
Criminal Street Gang Act; adds burglary and shooting to list of predicate criminal acts for which a person may be convicted under. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 167 (F); Miller, J.C., SB 142 (C))
Criminal street gangs; adds certain breaking and entering offenses and grand larceny to list of predicate criminal acts for determination of status. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Hurt, SB 487 (I) See SB142)
Deferred disposition in criminal cases; allows court to defer and dismiss any case other than Class 4 felonies. Amending §§ 18.2-67.5:1, 18.2-104, and 19.2-303.4; adding § 19.2-303.5. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 522 (F))
Driver’s license, restricted; adds driving to and from a place of worship to list of places person can drive. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 41 (Chapter 446))
Driver’s license, restricted; adds driving to and from grocery store to list of places a person can drive when issued for a DUI. Amending §§ 18.2-271.1 and 46.2-417. (Patron-Landes, HB 947 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; Department of Criminal Justice to establish a model policy for law-enforcement personnel for questioning those suspected thereof. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 144 (Chapter 224))
Driving under influence of alcohol; expands driving under influence crimes for which an officer may arrest person without warrant to include persons driving watercraft. Amending §§ 19.2-74 and 19.2-81. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 688 (C))
Driving under influence of alcohol; ignition interlock limitations required to have on first offense as a condition of a restricted license. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 923 (I) See HB1197; Iaquinto, HB 1197 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for transporting person 18 years of age or younger. Amending §§ 16.1-278.9, 18.2-36.1, 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266.1, and 18.2-270; adding § 18.2-270.02. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 300 (C))
Driving under influence of alcohol; post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood. Amending § 18.2-268.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 924 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; prohibited while operating a school bus, penalty. Adding § 4.1-309.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 1353 (Chapter 169))
Driving under influence of alcohol; serious bodily injury resulting from another driving while intoxicated. Amending § 18.2-51.4. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 775 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; suspension of driving privilege shall run consecutively with any other court-ordered period of suspension. Amending § 18.2-271. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 769 (Chapter 521))
Driving under influence of alcohol; unlawful for any person under age 21 to operate any motor vehicle when blood alcohol content is 0.02 percent or more. Amending § 18.2-266.1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 993 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol, arrestee; allows a law-enforcement officer to arrest someone for DUI on suspended license and to transfer custody to another officer who may obtain warrant based on statements of arresting officer. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1254 (I) See HB770)
Driving under influence of alcohol arrests; an officer at a medical facility may issue a summons for violation thereof, and for refusal of certain tests. Amending §§ 19.2-73, 19.2-74, and 19.2-81. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 770 (Chapter 840))
Driving under influence of alcohol, laws of other states; allows analogous state laws to be used as prior DUI convictions if it criminalizes operation of a motor vehicle. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 773 (C))
Driving under influence of alcohol, laws of other states; definition of substantially similar laws for determining number of prior offenses. Adding § 18.2-268.13. (Patron-Hurt, SB 495 (F))
Drug possession case; person who is placed on probation, upon plea of guilty, violates probation and shall have no right of appeal. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-Athey, HB 1009 (C))
Drug treatment court; established in City of Bristol. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Johnson, HB 24 (F); Wampler, SB 422 (Chapter 258))
Electronic mail, unsolicited commercial; narrows scope of existing spam statute to cover only those that constitute spam, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3:1, and 18.2-152.12. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1 (Chapter 489))
Electronic tracking devices; unauthorized installation or placement in motor vehicle, penalty. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-May, HB 670 (F); Vogel, SB 599 (C))
Eluding police; person is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Quayle, SB 96 (Chapter 655))
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; Board of Pharmacy to establish mandatory pilot program in various counties to implement an electronic recordkeeping system of transactions involving distribution. Amending § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1343 (C))
Extortion; any person who threatens injury to property including sale, distribution, or release of identifying information. Amending § 18.2-59. (Patron-Bulova, HB 210 (Chapter 298))
Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices. Amending §§ 36-96.3 and 36-96.17. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1280 (F))
Financial exploitation of elderly and disabled; any person who is in a position of trust or confidence by intimidation knowingly takes control with intent to permanently deprive that person of such property is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-213.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 902 (F))
Firearm on public school property; prohibits those in a closed container in motor vehicle located at a public school. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Kory, HB 1214 (F))
Firearms; Class 1 misdemeanor to discharge in certain areas. Amending §§ 15.2-1113.1, 15.2-1210, 18.2-56.1, and 18.2-286. (Patron-Janis, HB 236 (F))
Firearms; if a person files a petition to restore his right to possess or carry, a copy shall be served on attorney for State, city, or county in which petition is filed. Amending §§ 18.2-308.1:1, 18.2-308.1:3, and 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Stuart, SB 331 (F))
Firearms; petition to restore right to possess or transport to be mailed or delivered to attorney for State. Amending §§ 18.2-308.1:1, 18.2-308.1:3, and 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Stuart, SB 89 (Chapter 781))
Firearms; possession by certain persons who have had parental rights terminated. Amending § 19.2-386.28; adding § 18.2-308.2:02. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1146 (F))
Firearms; possession with intent to use on school property Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Carrico, HB 72 (F))
Firearms; purchaser may present current or retired military identification card or concealed handgun permit. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Nutter, HB 995 (C))
Firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition; those manufactured and retained in State are not subject to federal law or regulation. Adding § 18.2-308.2:4. (Patron-Carrico, HB 69 (F); Athey, HB 886 (I) See HB69)
Firearms in locked vehicles; immunity from liability. Adding § 18.2-308.1:01. (Patron-Pogge, HB 171 (F))
Fraud to accomplish vote on union organization; person guilty of misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-210.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 280 (C))
Gang membership reporting; requires Department of Juvenile Justice to enter person’s name into Organized Criminal Gang File of Virginia Criminal Information Network. Amending § 52-8.6. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 255 (I) See HB254)
Gang-free zones; expanded to include any school bus stop or public buildings, etc. Amending § 18.2-46.3:3. (Patron-Marsh, SB 631 (C))
Gang-free zones; expanded to include public buildings and grounds, penalty. Amending § 18.2-46.3:3. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 682 (Chapter 364))
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; makes it a Class 6 felony to knowingly violate. Amending § 30-123. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1215 (F))
Handguns; person who may lawfully possess may carry into courthouse when courthouse is being used for non-judicial activities. Amending § 18.2-283.1. (Patron-Cole, HB 54 (F))
Handguns; repeals one-gun-a-month limitation. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 49 (F))
Hate crimes; includes in definition a category of acts committed against a person because of person’s sexual orientation. Amending §§ 8.01-42.1, 8.01-49.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-121, and 52-8.5. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1142 (F))
Home/electronic incarceration program; deemed to be term of confinement for an offender who has been convicted and court can assign without it being condition of probation. Amending §§ 53.1-116 and 53.1-131.2. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 151 (F))
Homeless persons; added to categories of persons who may seek injunctive relief or file an action for damages for harassment, etc., based on their status. Amending §§ 8.01-42.1, 8.01-49.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-121, and 52-8.5. (Patron-Hope, HB 844 (F))
Housing authorities; no trespass notices. Amending § 36-22.1. (Patron-Englin, HB 264 (F))
Human infant; determining whether an infant has achieved an independent and separate existence. Adding § 18.2-32.3. (Patron-Byron, HB 1033 (Chapter 851); Newman, SB 602 (Chapter 810))
Human tracking devices; unlawful use thereof by insurer or employer. Adding §§ 38.2-608.1 and 40.1-28.7:4. (Patron-Cole, HB 53 (F))
Hunting, trapping, and fishing; courts may revoke licenses and privileges upon conviction of violations of laws and regulations. Amending §§ 18.2-56.1, 18.2-135, 29.1-338, 29.1-521.2, 29.1-523, 29.1-523.1, 29.1-525, 29.1-525.1, and 29.1-530.3. (Patron-Shuler, HB 373 (Chapter 183))
Identity fraud using identifying information of a minor; penalty. Amending § 18.2-186.3. (Patron-Griffith, HB 435 (F))
Identity theft; distribution of information acquired through theft is a Class 4 felony. Amending §§ 2.2-511, 18.2-152.5, 18.2-152.5:1, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-186.3:1, 18.2-186.4, 18.2-186.5, 19.2-8, 19.2-349, 42.1-86.1, and 58.1-4018.1; adding §§ 18.2-186.3:01, 18.2-186.3:02, and 18.2-186.3:03. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 932 (F))
Illegal gambling; definition, requirements for lawful game, contest, lottery, etc., to be conducted. Amending § 18.2-325; adding § 18.2-325.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 1010 (Chapter 877))
Impeding hunting; Class 3 misdemeanor for person to knowingly facilitate or attempt to cause a violation by putting out bait or salt in a place used by hunters. Amending § 29.1-521.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 486 (Chapter 626))
Impersonation; Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who assumes identity of another. Adding § 18.2-172.3. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 1114 (F))
Impoundment of vehicle; driving while license suspended for DUI. Amending §§ 46.2-301 and 46.2-301.1. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 742 (Chapter 519))
Informed consent; includes ultrasound to determine gestation age. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Byron, HB 1042 (F))
Internet Crimes Against Children task forces; created. Adding § 17.1-275.12. (Patron-Deeds, SB 620 (Chapter 685))
Judges; allowed to carry a concealed handgun without a permit at all times. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1210 (F))
Juvenile court docket; cases of assault and battery against family or household member to be advanced and heard within 30 days of arrest. Amending § 16.1-241. (Patron-McDougle, SB 177 (C))
Juvenile records; Department of Juvenile Justice to provide information to law enforcement that may aid in an investigation of a criminal street gang. Amending §§ 16.1-300, 16.1-309.1, and 52-8.6. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1121 (Chapter 367); Hurt, SB 486 (Chapter 472))
Juvenile records; Department of Juvenile Justice to provide information to law enforcement that may aid in an investigation of criminal street gang. Amending §§ 16.1-300 and 16.1-309.1. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 254 (I) See HB1121)
Juveniles; adds specific felony offenses to provisions of transfer statute requiring preliminary hearing. Amending § 16.1-269.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 569 (F))
Juveniles; right in certain violent felony cases to appeal to circuit court. Amending § 16.1-269.6. (Patron-Edwards, SB 205 (C))
Larceny; increases threshold amount of money or value of goods that defendant must take before crime rises from petit to grand. Amending §§ 18.2-23, 18.2-95 through 18.2-97, 18.2-102, 18.2-103, 18.2-108.01, 18.2-145.1, 18.2-150, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-182, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 18.2-340.37, 19.2-289, 19.2-290, 19.2-386.16, and 29.1-553. (Patron-Surovell, HB 828 (F); Petersen, SB 125 (F))
Law-enforcement officers; prohibits public disclosure of personal information on Internet. Amending § 18.2-186.4; adding § 18.2-186.4:1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1382 (Chapter 767))
Law-enforcement officials; Class 6 felony when falsely summoning or giving false reports to officials. Amending § 18.2-461. (Patron-Ruff, SB 320 (C))
Loitering; locality may by ordinance prohibit congregating around any public place for purposes of solicitation for work. Amending § 15.2-926. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1020 (C))
Machine guns; Superintendent of State Police to be notified in writing of change of address of registrant or permanent physical location. Amending § 18.2-295. (Patron-Ward, HB 1209 (F))
Marijuana; decriminalizes simple possession thereof, civil penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-248.1, 18.2-250.1, 18.2-251, 18.2-252, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-259.1, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-308.1:5, 19.2-386.22, and 53.1-203; repealing § 18.2-255.1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1134 (F))
Marijuana; loss of driving privilege if convicted for possession in a motor vehicle. Amending §§ 18.2-251, 18.2-259.1, and 46.2-390.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 180 (F))
Marijuana for medical purposes; no person shall be prosecuted for possession when issued by a medical doctor. Amending § 18.2-251.1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1136 (F))
Masks; prohibition on wearing in certain places, exception. Amending § 18.2-422. (Patron-Cline, HB 869 (Chapter 420); McDougle, SB 532 (Chapter 262))
Medicaid fraud; Director of Medical Assistance Services may terminate or deny Medicaid provider contracts for a violation of statutes. Amending §§ 32.1-312, 32.1-314 through 32.1-317, 32.1-321.3, 32.1-321.4, and 32.1-325. (Patron-Albo, HB 733 (Chapter 305))
Melendez-Diaz notice; notice of 6th Amendment rights to be given to an accused who is proceeding pro se. Amending §§ 18.2-472.1 and 19.2-187.1. (Patron-Surovell, HB 824 (F))
Misdemeanor fines; maximum fine therefor is raised each July 1 by an amount approximately equal to annual rate of inflation. Amending § 18.2-11. (Patron-Wagner, SB 397 (F))
Misdemeanors; appointment of counsel, imposition of penalty of incarceration in certain cases. Amending §§ 19.2-157 and 19.2-160. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 1394 (F))
Misdemeanors; incarceration options, appointment of counsel or waiver of right. Amending §§ 19.2-157 and 19.2-160. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1393 (F))
Newspapers; notice to stop delivery, civil penalty. Adding § 18.2-502.3. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1104 (F))
Obscenity law; no educational institution shall permit its facilities or any public moneys to be used within statutory exceptions thereto. Amending § 18.2-383. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1296 (F))
Petit larceny; allows court to defer and dismiss first-offense charge. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 18.2-104, and 19.2-303.4. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 102 (F))
Possession of contraband by a prisoner; guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-474 and 53.1-203. (Patron-Janis, HB 244 (F))
Prisoners; licensed psychiatrist or licensed clinical psychologist to oversee sex offender treatment programs. Amending § 53.1-32. (Patron-Puller, SB 528 (Chapter 261))
Prostitution; expands to a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-346. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 1248 (F))
Prostitution; penalty. Amending § 18.2-350. (Patron-Pogge, HB 170 (F))
Protective orders; authorizes a judicial officer to require that a respondent be subject to GPS monitoring. Amending §§ 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 18.2-60.3, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 20-103. (Patron-Pogge, HB 164 (C); Armstrong, HB 656 (C))
Public transportation service; person who obstructs, hinders, or interferes with operation or operator of a transit vehicle is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-414.3. (Patron-Marsden, SB 588 (C))
Qualifications of candidates; false statement is Class 5 felony. Amending § 24.2-501. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 949 (F))
Rabies; clarifies procedures and responsibilities to prevent and control. Amending §§ 3.2-6521, 3.2-6522, 3.2-6525, 18.2-313.1, and 54.1-3812; adding 3.2-6562.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 621 (Chapter 834))
Reports of certain acts to school authorities; local law-enforcement authorities to report certain offenses committed by a juvenile student that would be an adult misdemeanor. Amending § 22.1-279.3:1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 907 (Chapter 525))
Search and rescue personnel; enhanced penalty for malicious or unlawful wounding. Amending § 18.2-51.1. (Patron-Wampler, SB 183 (Chapter 344))
Self-defense, justified; person who lawfully occupies dwelling may use degree of physical force against an intruder. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Merricks, HB 251 (I) See HB854)
Sex offender; prohibiting entry onto school property of those that are violent, exceptions. Amending §§ 16.1-241 and 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Watts, HB 227 (Chapter 402))
Sex offender; prohibiting proximity to children. Amending § 18.2-370.2. (Patron-Pogge, HB 172 (F))
Sex offender; prohibition of entry onto school or child day care center property. Amending § 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Cline, HB 1366 (F))
Sex offender; prohibits proximity to children’s museums. Amending § 18.2-370.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 919 (F))
Sex offender; prohibits residing in proximity to children. Adding § 18.2-370.7; repealing § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-Athey, HB 1004 (F))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; Department to give notice to committed respondent of his duty to register with State Police. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-907, 9.1-908, 53.1-116.1, and 53.1-160.1; adding § 37.2-921. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1198 (Chapter 858))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; name of offender’s employer not to be published. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-Marsden, SB 635 (F))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; written notice to sex offenders of applicable laws. Adding § 9.1-923. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1328 (F))
Sex offender registry; allows Internet registry information system to include person who is wanted for any crime. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 855 (F))
Sex offender registry; person shall designate location where he will spend night if there is no legal residence, definition of residence. Amending § 9.1-903. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 912 (Chapter 843))
Sexually violent predators; evaluation for initial determination of whether a prisoner meets definition thereof. Amending § 37.2-903. (Patron-Puller, SB 529 (Chapter 389))
Stalking; clarifies number of instances of behavior necessary for conviction of multiple offenses, penalty. Amending § 18.2-60.3. (Patron-Griffith, HB 288 (F))
Stalking; enhanced penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-60.3 and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-McClellan, HB 218 (F))
Telephone email or texting; use of indecent or threatening language, penalty. Amending § 18.2-427. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 741 (Chapter 565))
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 226 (C))
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); person eligible to receive benefits not be denied due to previous conviction of felony drug offense. Amending § 63.2-505.2. (Patron-Ticer, SB 576 (F))
Terrorism, federal; those accused or convicted shall not be held in custody in any state, regional, or local correction facility. Adding § 53.1-21.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 15 (C))
Threat assessment teams; availability of certain records established by higher educational institutions relating to assessment or intervention with specific individual. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.4, 19.2-389, 19.2-389.1, 23-9.2:10, and 32.1-127.1:03. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 903 (Chapter 524); Edwards, SB 207 (Chapter 456))
Trains; unlawful to board or ride with fraudulent or counterfeit ticket, penalty. Amending § 18.2-160.1. (Patron-Puller, SB 25 (Chapter 445))
Transportation district trains; unlawful to board or ride without a valid ticket. Amending § 18.2-160.1. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 688 (Chapter 837))
Transportation district trains; unlawful to ride without a valid ticket. Amending § 18.2-160.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 584 (I) See SB25)
Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof. Amending § 18.2-18. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 502 (F); Obenshain, SB 7 (F))
Unauthorized account access; Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who accesses a password-protected database without authority. Adding § 18.2-152.4:1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 1110 (F))
Unexecuted warrants; allows state attorney to move court which warrant or summons would be returnable for dismissal of any unserved. Amending § 19.2-76.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 72 (Chapter 652))
Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle; penalties. Adding § 18.2-146.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 936 (F))
Worker Misclassification Act; created. Adding §§ 40.1-28.13 through 40.1-28.22. (Patron-Lucas, SB 34 (C))
Workplace Fraud Act; established. Adding §§ 40.1-28.13 through 40.1-28.31. (Patron-Puckett, SB 377 (C))
Wrongful incarceration for felony conviction; individuals granted an absolute pardon for commission of crime that he did not commit, conditions for compensation. Amending §§ 8.01-195.10, 8.01-195.11, and 8.01-195.12. (Patron-Tata, HB 559 (Chapter 557))

2010 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - 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 06/17/10