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2012 SESSION

Convened January 11, 2012
Adjourned sine die March 10, 2012
Reconvened April 18, 2012
Adjourned sine die April 18, 2012


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Abortion; informed consent, shall undergo ultrasound imaging. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Smith, SB 279 (I) See SB484)
Abortion; informed consent, shall undergo ultrasound imaging, exceptions. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Byron, HB 462 (Chapter 131))
Abortion; ultrasound required at least 24 hours prior to undergoing procedure. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Vogel, SB 484 (F))
Abortion; ultrasound required at least 48 hours prior to undergoing procedure. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Cole, HB 261 (I) See HB462)
Abortion, forced or coerced; prohibited, penalty. Adding § 18.2-71.2. (Patron-Smith, SB 277 (C))
Abuse and neglect of a child; failure to report missing within a reasonable period of time, penalty. Amending § 18.2-371.1. (Patron-Stanley, SB 66 (F))
Adjudication of certain crimes; penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 18.2-104, and 18.2-250.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 203 (C))
Admission to bail; notice to State attorney. Amending § 19.2-120. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 158 (Chapter 467))
Adultery and fornication by persons forbidden to marry; penalty. Amending § 18.2-366. (Patron-Stuart, SB 23 (F))
Aircraft; person who projects a point of light from a laser, laser gun sight, etc., at an aircraft is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, exception. Amending § 5.1-22. (Patron-Knight, HB 87 (Chapter 398))
Alcohol, open container; no person shall possess in passenger area of motor vehicle, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-800.3. (Patron-Barker, SB 206 (I) See SB289; Locke, SB 289 (F))
Assault and battery; adds campus police officers to list of officers whose perpetrator is subject to enhanced punishment. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Cline, HB 749 (F))
Assault and battery; adds prison contractor, person directly involved in care, treatment, or supervision of inmates, etc., to class of people victimized in prisons, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 953 (F))
Assault and battery; adds prison contractor to class of people victimized in prisons, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Northam, SB 547 (C))
Assault and battery; any adult who commits against another on school grounds is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Lewis, HB 200 (F))
Assault and battery; Class 1 misdemeanor against a family or household member. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 19.2-120, 19.2-120.1, and 37.2-506. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 992 (C); Herring, SB 224 (C))
Bigamy; penalty. Amending § 18.2-362. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 826 (F))
Boating; operator of a vessel to report accident immediately to law-enforcement officer, notification to Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, penalty. Amending § 29.1-739. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 12 (F))
Bottomlands conveyed by special grant; establishes presumption in private civil action for trespass, etc. Amending § 28.2-1200. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 934 (F))
Campus police officers; included in definition of law-enforcement officers. Amending §§ 9.1-101, 18.2-57, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.3, 23-7.4:1, 52-34.7, 65.2-402, and 65.2-402.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 967 (F))
Campus police officers; included in definition of law-enforcement officers. Amending §§ 9.1-101, 9.1-187, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.3, 23-7.4:1, 52-34.7, 65.2-402, and 65.2-402.1. (Patron-Landes, HB 771 (Chapter 776))
Cannabinoids, synthetic and bath salts; amends provisions regarding criminalization. Amending §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 986 (F); Herring, SB 223 (I) See SB273)
Cannabinoids, synthetic and bath salts; amends provisions regarding criminalization and to add newly identified chemical combinations. Amending §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446. (Patron-Garrett, HB 508 (Chapter 762); Smith, SB 273 (Chapter 816))
Carrying concealed weapons; correctional officers. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 952 (F))
Castle doctrine; allowing use of physical force by person in his dwelling against an intruder, etc. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 4 (F); Stanley, SB 64 (I) See SB4)
Castle doctrine; allowing use of physical force by person in his dwelling against person who unlawfully entered dwelling without permission of occupant. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 48 (C))
Castle doctrine; codifies version allowing use of physical or deadly force against an intruder in dwelling. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 925 (F))
Charitable gaming; authorizes jumbo bingo. Amending §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.28, 18.2-340.33, and 58.1-3732.1; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.34:2. (Patron-Albo, HB 473 (F))
Charitable gaming; authorizes network bingo. Amending §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.28, 18.2-340.33, and 58.1-3732.1; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.34:2. (Patron-Vogel, SB 452 (C))
Child abuse; increases reporting period by health care providers on substance exposed infants resulting from toxicology studies of child. Amending §§ 16.1-241.3 and 63.2-1509. (Patron-Garrett, HB 507 (Chapter 504); Vogel, SB 448 (Chapter 640))
Child abuse; mandatory reporting by any person associated with or employed by certain public organizations, penalty. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Watts, HB 1266 (F))
Child abuse; mandatory reporting by certain public organizations and public or private institution of higher education employees. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Petersen, SB 622 (I) See SB239)
Child abuse; mandatory reporting by public and private college employees. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Howell, SB 303 (I) See SB239)
Child abuse and neglect; adds certain employees of public or private institutions of higher education other than an attorney to list of persons required to report to Department of Social Services within 24 hours, penalty. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Stuart, SB 239 (Chapter 815))
Child abuse and neglect; adds certain employees of public or private institutions of higher education to list of persons required to report to Department of Social Services within 24 hours, penalty. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1237 (Chapter 728))
Child abuse and neglect; adds certain employees of public or private institutions of higher education to list of persons required to report to Department of Social Services within 72 hours, penalty. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 970 (Chapter 698))
Child abuse and neglect; reduces time allowed for reporting from 72 hours to 24 hours and provides that failure to report is punishable as Class 1 misdemeanor for first failure, etc. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Miller, HB 215 (F); Puller, SB 296 (I) See SB239)
Child abuse or neglect; adds athletic coaches and directors in public or private schools or higher educational institutions to list of persons required to report to Department of Social Services (Jerry Sandusky bill). Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 4 (F); Ebbin, SB 265 (I) See SB239)
Child abuse or neglect; adds athletic coaches, directors, etc., of private sports organizations or teams, employees, etc., of day camps, youth centers, and youth recreation programs to list of persons required to report to Department of Social Services (Jerry Sandusky bill). Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 3 (Chapter 391))
Child abuse or neglect; reduces mandatory time limit for reporting, requirements of certain persons who were notified initially. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 74 (Chapter 740))
Child endangerment; relocated to Title 18.2, cruelty and injuries to children, penalty. Amending §§ 8.01-226.5:2, 40.1-103, and 63.2-1530; adding § 18.2-371.1:1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 667 (C))
Child pornography; person who commands or otherwise attempts to persuade another to send, submit, etc., in order to gain entry into group, etc., of persons engaged in trading or sharing, penalty. Amending § 18.2-374.1:1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 963 (Chapter 369))
Child pornography or grooming video; person 18 years of age or older displaying to a minor, penalty. Adding § 18.2-374.4. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 964 (Chapter 624))
Children; raises victim age for indecent liberties from under age of 15 years to under age of 16 years, penalty. Amending § 18.2-370. (Patron-Stuart, SB 16 (F))
Civil rights; provides for automatic restoration of eligibility to register to vote to certain persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (except election fraud crimes) upon completion of sentence. Amending § 53.1-231.2. (Patron-Herring, HB 1098 (F))
Civil rights; provides for automatic restoration of eligibility to register to vote to certain persons convicted of nonviolent felonies (except felony drug and election fraud crimes) upon completion of sentence. Amending § 53.1-231.2. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 16 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; alters certain application procedures to obtain. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Ruff, SB 563 (Chapter 291))
Concealed handgun permit; applicant must demonstrate competence by completing National Rifle Association handgun safety or training course. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Kory, HB 1275 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; confidentiality of permittee information. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cole, HB 25 (F))
Concealed handgun permit; removes certain requirements for an out-of-state permit to be recognized and accepted in Virginia. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1135 (C))
Concealed handgun permit applications; removes option for locality to require that an applicant submit fingerprints. Amending § 18.2-308; repealing § 15.2-915.3. (Patron-Cline, HB 754 (Chapter 175); Stanley, SB 67 (Chapter 557); Garrett, SB 670 (I) See SB67)
Concealed handgun permits; failure to produce, upon demand of a law-enforcement officer, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cole, HB 26 (Chapter 132))
Concealed handgun permits and carrying concealed weapons; reorganizing and recodifying law. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3, 16.1-260, 17.1-406, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 18.2-311, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-120.1, 19.2-386.27, and 19.2-386.28; adding §§ 18.2-307.1 and 18.2-308.01 through 18.2-308.015. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 923 (C))
Concealed handgun permittees; criminal history record information check for transfer of certain firearms, exemption. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Merricks, HB 592 (C))
Concealed handgun permittees; exemption from criminal history record information check for transfers of firearms in State for persons holding valid Virginia-issued permit. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 859 (C))
Concealed handguns; persons who may lawfully carry hidden from common observation, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-53.1, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-308, and 18.2-308.1; adding § 18.2-308.01. (Patron-Cole, HB 139 (F))
Concealed weapons; exemption for former attorneys for State from requirement to obtain permit. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 929 (F))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of felonies who have completed service of their sentence (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Morrissey, HJR 17 (F); Carr, HJR 125 (F))
Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SJR 35 (C))
Courthouses; exception from prohibition against carrying weapon for city and county treasurers. Amending § 18.2-283.1. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 288 (Chapter 295))
Crimes against incapacitated adults; penalty. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 982 (I) See HB987)
Crimes against incapacitated or elder adults; penalty. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 700 (I) See HB987; Herring, SB 285 (I) See SB431)
Criminal cases; fines collected upon conviction shall be credited to Literary Fund. Adding § 19.2-340.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 185 (Chapter 749))
Criminal history record information; allows State Treasurer access for determining whether a person receiving compensation for wrongful incarceration has been convicted of a felony. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Keam, HB 1123 (Chapter 40))
Criminal history record information check; elimination of fees. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1012 (C))
Criminal history record information check; making false statements, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Miller, HB 1103 (F); McDougle, SB 435 (C))
Criminal history record information check; record check to be performed on prospective transferee before vendor may transfer firearms at gun show. Amending §§ 54.1-4200 and 54.1-4201.1; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-McClellan, HB 364 (F))
Criminal history record information check; required forms provided by State Police to include name, birth date, gender, etc., upon sale of a firearm. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Ruff, SB 429 (C))
Criminal history record information check; transfer of rifles and shotguns. Amending §§ 16.1-253.5, 16.1-305, and 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Black, SB 612 (C))
Criminal history record information checks upon handgun purchases; maintenance and dissemination of registry information. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-387.1, 19.2-389, and 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 237 (C))
Criminal law; redefinition of triggerman rule, penalty. Amending § 18.2-18. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 389 (F); Bell, Robert B., HB 954 (I) See HB389; Obenshain, SB 58 (F))
Criminal street gang; recruitment of persons by telephone or electronic communication, penalty. Amending § 18.2-46.3. (Patron-Cline, HB 751 (F))
Criminal street gang; recruitment of persons, penalty. Amending § 18.2-46.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 345 (F))
Critical incident stress management teams; privileged information regarding criminal acts committed by emergency medical services or public safety personnel that pose a threat to themselves or others. Adding § 19.2-271.4. (Patron-Yost, HB 856 (Chapter 148); Deeds, SB 362 (Chapter 320))
Dangerous wild animals; Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, etc. Adding §§ 29.1-578 through 29.1-586. (Patron-Peace, HB 1242 (C))
Dangerous wild animals; Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, etc., posting of security by previous owner of animals. Adding §§ 29.1-578 through 29.1-586. (Patron-Lucas, SB 477 (C))
Dead or missing child; failure of parent or guardian, etc., to report to local law-enforcement agency, State Police, etc., guilty of Class 6 felony. Adding § 18.2-323.03. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 981 (F))
Death by wrongful act; whenever fetal death, natural mother may bring an action against person, corporation, etc. Amending § 8.01-50. (Patron-Stanley, SB 674 (Chapter 725))
Death of child; failure of parent, guardian, etc., to report to local law-enforcement agency, State Police, etc., guilty of Class 6 felony. Adding § 18.2-323.03. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 6 (F); Dance, HB 494 (F); Filler-Corn, HB 704 (F))
Driver’s license, special; required for convicted methamphetamine offenders. Amending §§ 46.2-342 and 46.2-345; adding § 18.2-248.04. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 688 (F))
Driver’s licenses; changes period of administrative suspension for a DUI from seven to 60 days. Amending § 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Barker, SB 208 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; award of exemplary damages. Amending § 8.01-44.5. (Patron-Surovell, HB 680 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for maiming shall include a mandatory minimum term of confinement of one year. Amending § 18.2-51.4. (Patron-Albo, HB 50 (I) See HB962; Bell, Robert B., HB 962 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; raises penalty for involuntary manslaughter. Amending § 18.2-36.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 49 (F); Stuart, SB 182 (F))
Drug charges; expungement of marijuana conviction and those dismissed. Amending §§ 18.2-250.1, 18.2-251, and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 485 (F))
Drug trafficking; three years shall be mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for subsequent offenses. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 968 (Chapter 844); Obenshain, SB 159 (Chapter 710))
Drug treatment court; established in City of Danville. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 563 (F))
Drug treatment court; established in County of Montgomery. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Rush, HB 793 (F); Yost, HB 854 (F))
Drug treatment courts; established in City of Danville, and in Buchanan, Dickenson, Goochland, Montgomery, Russell, Washington, and Wise Counties. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Carrico, SB 317 (F))
Drug treatment courts; established in Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Goochland, Montgomery, Russell, Smyth, Washington, and Wise. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 136 (F))
Drug-free and gang-free zones; enhanced penalties for gang activities or drug manufacture, etc., within 1,000 feet of multifamily housing for older persons. Amending §§ 18.2-46.3:3 and 18.2-255.2. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 528 (F))
DUI ignition interlock; required for first offense as condition of restricted license, person entering Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) may pre-qualify for installing ignition interlock. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 279 (Chapter 141); McEachin, SB 378 (Chapter 570))
DUI ignition interlock; required on first offense as condition of restricted license. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 951 (I) See HB279)
Electronic tracking devices; person who uses without consent to track location of another person is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-May, HB 807 (C))
Ephedrine or related compounds; Department of State Police to enter into memorandum of understanding to establish State’s participation in real-time electronic recordkeeping and monitoring system for nonprescription sale of methamphetamine precursors. Adding §§ 18.2-265.6 through 18.2-265.18; repealing § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Stuart, SB 14 (I) See SB294)
False advertising; exempts real estate brokers and salespersons from criminal and civil liability. Amending §§ 18.2-216 and 59.1-68.3. (Patron-Yancey, HB 724 (C))
Felonies by prisoners; penalties. Amending § 53.1-203. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1279 (C); Northam, SB 586 (C))
Financial exploitation of elderly or incapacitated adults; guilty of a Class 5 felony, etc. Amending § 18.2-369. (Patron-Watts, HB 409 (I) See HB987)
Financial exploitation of elderly or incapacitated adults; penalty. Adding §§ 18.2-178.1 and 19.2-386.33. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 987 (F))
Financial exploitation of elderly or incapacitated adults; punishable as larceny, etc. Amending § 18.2-369. (Patron-Herring, SB 222 (I) See SB431)
Financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults; penalty. Adding §§ 18.2-178.1 and 19.2-386.33. (Patron-Vogel, SB 443 (I) See SB431)
Financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults; violation deemed Class 5 felony unless by caregiver, etc. Adding §§ 18.2-178.1 and 19.2-386.33. (Patron-Plum, HB 690 (I) See HB987)
Financial exploitation of incapacitated adults; penalties. Adding §§ 18.2-178.1 and 19.2-386.33. (Patron-Stuart, SB 431 (F))
Firearms; carrying while under influence of alcohol or drugs in a public place, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308; adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1257 (F); McEachin, SB 648 (F))
Firearms; failure to report those lost or stolen, penalties. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1197 (F))
Firearms; transportation or possession within residence of victim by persons subject to emergency protective orders, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Favola, SB 554 (C))
Firearms and other weapons; removing prohibition against carrying in air carrier airport terminals. Amending § 18.2-287.01. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1052 (C))
Firearms transfers; penalties. Adding § 18.2-308.1:01. (Patron-McEachin, SB 379 (F))
Forensic evidence; delay in collecting may adversely affect ability to prosecute suspected sexual assault cases. Amending §§ 37.2-1104, 54.1-2969, 54.1-2982, and 63.2-1520. (Patron-Barker, SB 205 (F))
Fox and coyote penning; Class 1 misdemeanor for purpose of hunting or killing with dogs. Adding § 29.1-525.2. (Patron-Plum, HB 695 (F); Marsden, SB 202 (C))
Fraudulent conversion of leased property; removes provision that failure to return property to lessor in 10 days of written notice that rental period has expired. Amending § 18.2-118. (Patron-McEachin, SB 386 (F))
Fraudulent conveyance and voluntary transfer; power of court to set aside, sanctions. Amending § 55-82.1; adding § 55-82.2. (Patron-Petersen, SB 164 (Chapter 810))
Funeral or memorial service disruption; penalty. Adding § 18.2-415.1. (Patron-Puller, SB 434 (C))
Funeral protests; penalty. Adding § 18.2-415.1. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 707 (C))
Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of; changes name of conservation police officers employed by Department to game wardens. Amending §§ 2.2-507, 2.2-2801, 3.2-1010, 9.1-101, 9.1-400, 9.1-500, 9.1-801, 15.2-915.2, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-136.1, 18.2-141, 18.2-283.1, 18.2-285, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 19.2-81, 28.2-106, 28.2-106.1, 29.1-100, 29.1-200 through 29.1-205, 29.1-207, 29.1-208, 29.1-209, 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, 29.1-567, 29.1-735.1, 29.1-739, 29.1-739.1, 29.1-739.2, 29.1-745, 51.1-212, 58.1-1410, 62.1-194.2, 65.2-402, and 65.2-402.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 17 (F))
Gang crimes; includes definition of predicate criminal act. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Comstock, HB 546 (Chapter 364))
Gang-free zones; adds school bus stops and publicly owned parks, libraries, and hospitals to list of places denoted as zones. Amending § 18.2-46.3:3. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 287 (F))
Geriatric prisoners; those serving a sentence for certain felony offenses who reach age 60 to petition Parole Board for conditional release. Amending § 53.1-40.01. (Patron-Hope, HB 165 (F))
GPS tracking device; provides authority and protocol for law-enforcement officer to apply for search warrant to permit use of device, unauthorized disclosure or publication of warrant without authorization is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 19.2-56.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 1298 (Chapter 636); Reeves, SB 685 (Chapter 679))
Grand larceny; increases threshold amount from $200 to $500. Amending §§ 18.2-23, 18.2-95, 18.2-96, 18.2-96.1, 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 675 (F))
Grand larceny; increases threshold amount from $200 to $750. Amending §§ 18.2-23, 18.2-95, 18.2-96, 18.2-96.1, 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-Reeves, SB 72 (F))
Handguns; carrying while under influence of alcohol or drugs in a public place, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308; adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 797 (F))
Handguns; eliminates prohibition on purchasing more than one in 30-day period. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 940 (Chapter 37); Carrico, SB 323 (Chapter 257))
Health care providers; person who is licensed, registered, etc., who makes false statement or includes any false information in patient’s medical record shall be guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding §§ 54.1-2403.4 and 54.1-2506.02. (Patron-Cole, HB 260 (F))
Home/electronic incarceration; circuit or district court may allow person convicted credit for time served prior to trial. Adding § 19.2-303.6. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 75 (F))
Human trafficking hotline; posted notices, civil penalty. Adding § 40.1-11.3. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1200 (Chapter 630))
Ignition interlock; removes certain installation requirement. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1, 18.2-271.1, and 46.2-391. (Patron-Albo, HB 467 (I) See HB279)
Ignition interlock; Virginia State Crime Commission to study feasibility of requiring installation for DUI first offender along with issuance of an unrestricted operator’s license. (Patron-Loupassi, HJR 13 (F))
Ignition interlock permit; replaces restricted license post driving under influence. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1, 18.2-270.2, 18.2-271, 18.2-271.1, 46.2-391, 46.2-391.2, and 46.2-391.3. (Patron-Miller, HB 1258 (I) See HB279)
Immediate sanction probation program; creates specialized program available to offenders who are on probation pursuant to suspended sentence and have not been convicted of violent felony. Amending §§ 19.2-303.5 and 19.2-306. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1299 (F))
Internet; publication of personal information of certain public officials prohibited. Amending § 18.2-186.4:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 556 (Chapter 143))
Interpreters; cost shall be borne by non-English-speaking defendant if he is convicted of criminal offense. Amending § 19.2-164. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 173 (C); Stuart, SB 184 (C))
Juvenile life sentences; person sentenced for nonhomicide offense to petition court for modification of sentence. Amending § 16.1-272. (Patron-Marsden, SB 390 (C))
Juveniles; allows prosecutors discretion to have those at least 14 years of age charged with violations of certain gang offenses and repeat violations of certain drug offenses to be transferred to circuit court for trial as an adult. Amending § 16.1-269.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 718 (Chapter 772))
Juveniles; certain persons imprisoned for felony offense eligible for parole. Amending § 53.1-165.1. (Patron-Tata, HB 435 (F))
Juveniles; certain persons imprisoned for life eligible for parole. Amending § 53.1-165.1. (Patron-Tata, HB 436 (F))
Larceny; conspiracy to commit, penalty. Amending § 18.2-23. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 924 (F))
Larceny; court may require accused to undergo an assessment and enter treatment or education program, if first offense may be placed on probation. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335, and 19.2-336; adding § 18.2-96.2. (Patron-Reeves, SB 71 (C))
Medicaid; joint subcommittee to study reducing costs by increasing efficiencies and reducing fraud. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HJR 119 (F))
Medical Assistance Services, Board of; requires at least two members of Board to be health care fraud investigators. Amending § 32.1-324. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 184 (Chapter 137))
Medical Fraud Control Unit; Attorney General to appoint investigators. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 18.2-308; adding § 32.1-320.1. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 988 (F); Obenshain, SB 439 (C))
Methamphetamine laboratory; if presence of lab in same place as child, mentally incapacitated person, etc., person is guilty of felony. Amending § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 596 (F))
Methamphetamine manufactory; allowing child to be present, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 717 (F))
Methamphetamine precursors; acceptable identification to purchase. Amending § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-McClellan, HB 360 (F))
Methamphetamine precursors; sale and tracking, penalties. Adding §§ 18.2-265.6 through 18.2-265.18; repealing § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Cline, HB 1161 (Chapter 252); Lucas, SB 294 (Chapter 160))
Methamphetamine site cleanup; court shall order reasonable costs to be paid by defendant, Methamphetamine Cleanup Fund established. Amending § 18.2-248; adding § 18.2-248.04. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 1037 (Chapter 219))
Miranda rights; to be read in arrestee’s native language. Adding § 19.2-80.3. (Patron-Keam, HB 1048 (F))
Nonviolent felony offenders; Virginia State Crime Commission to study creation of rating mechanism to determine best use of resources for helping those released. (Patron-James, HJR 127 (F))
Nonviolent felony offenses; Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission to study to aid certain classes of offenders in obtaining gainful employment. (Patron-Lucas, SJR 64 (F))
Obscenity; modifies educational, artistic, and theatrical exemption to obscenity laws. Amending § 18.2-383. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 331 (F))
Poker; definition of illegal gambling and charitable gaming, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-2456, 18.2-325, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, and 18.2-340.33; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.40 through 18.2-340.56. (Patron-Petersen, SB 172 (C))
Postrelease supervision of felons; amends provisions. Amending §§ 18.2-10 and 19.2-295.2. (Patron-Stuart, SB 175 (C))
Prisoners; harassment by use of computer, penalty. Amending § 18.2-152.7:1. (Patron-Minchew, HB 916 (F))
Prisoners; harassment by use of computer to threaten or intimidate person who was victim of crime, etc., penalty. Amending § 18.2-152.7:1. (Patron-Newman, SB 486 (F))
Problem Gambling Treatment Fund; established. Amending §§ 18.2-340.18, 58.1-4022, and 59.1-370.1; adding §§ 37.2-312.2 and 37.2-312.3. (Patron-Greason, HB 1109 (F))
Prostitution; Class 1 misdemeanor for solicitation from a minor. Amending § 18.2-346. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1074 (F))
Racketeering; amends provisions that allow for forfeiture of real or personal property used in substantial connection. Amending § 18.2-515. (Patron-Morris, HB 630 (Chapter 511))
Rape; accomplished by ruse or trickery. Amending § 18.2-61. (Patron-Stuart, SB 20 (F))
Rape; person who has sexual intercourse with complaining witness, accomplished against witness’s will by coercion. Amending § 18.2-61. (Patron-Stuart, SB 21 (C))
Real property tax; concerning validity of valuation of property, new or increased assessment is authorized if error of assessment is due to fraud by taxpayer. Amending §§ 58.1-3903 and 58.1-3981. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 483 (C))
Regional emergency services councils; plan requirements related to crime victims. Amending § 32.1-111.11. (Patron-Pogge, HB 380 (I) See HB352)
Repo men; traffic laws applicable. Amending § 18.2-148. (Patron-Merricks, HB 589 (F))
Sex crimes; mandatory minimum life sentence when offender is 18 years or older for rape, forcible sodomy, etc., of a child under age 13, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, and 18.2-67.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 973 (Chapter 605); Obenshain, SB 436 (Chapter 575))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; Attorney General to annually compile laws containing requirements to persons who must register as sex offenders. Adding § 9.1-923. (Patron-Marsden, SB 420 (F))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; offenders prohibited from operating school buses or any commercial vehicle transporting children to or from activities sponsored by school or day care. Amending §§ 46.2-341.9, 46.2-341.10, and 46.2-341.18:3. (Patron-Webert, HB 1178 (Chapter 153))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; prohibited publication of registrant employment information. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-Watts, HB 413 (F))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; requires registration for juveniles over age 13 at time of offense. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-Albo, HB 624 (F); Norment, SB 412 (I) See SB127)
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; requires registration for juveniles who were over age 13 at time of offense. Amending §§ 9.1-902 and 9.1-913. (Patron-Stanley, SB 127 (F))
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; makes procedural changes to some registration and reregistration requirements. Amending §§ 9.1-903, 9.1-905, and 9.1-906. (Patron-Watts, HB 416 (F))
Sex offense; felony punishment for subsequent misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-67.5:1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 668 (C))
Sexual assault response teams; State attorney to invite chiefs of campus police to annual meeting. Amending § 15.2-1627.4. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 969 (Chapter 625); Howell, SB 301 (Chapter 343))
Sexually violent predators; civil commitment, report. Amending § 37.2-903. (Patron-Howell, SB 91 (I) See SB314)
Sexually violent predators; Director of Department of Corrections shall develop a protocol consistent with evidence-based best practices to assess whether prisoner or defendant meets definition, report. Amending §§ 19.2-169.3, 37.2-903, and 37.2-904. (Patron-Jones, HB 1271 (Chapter 800); Blevins, SB 314 (Chapter 668))
Sexually violent predators; probable cause hearing may be conducted by using video and audio communication system. Amending §§ 37.2-906 and 37.2-915. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 944 (Chapter 246); Garrett, SB 461 (Chapter 121))
Shoplifting and employee theft; merchant allowed to recover damages in excess of retail value of unpaid merchandise, if not recovered in merchantable condition during pendency of criminal prosecution. Amending § 8.01-44.4. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 961 (Chapter 526))
Shoplifting and employee theft; provides that civil action may be initiated or maintained by merchant even though criminal action for same conduct has been initiated. Amending § 8.01-44.4. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 281 (F))
Stalking; enhanced penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-60.3 and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-McClellan, HB 361 (F))
Statewide fraud control program; overpayment moneys collected or recovered from recipients of medical assistance by local departments of social services shall be paid into Fraud Recovery Special Fund, etc. Amending § 63.2-526. (Patron-Toscano, HB 147 (F))
Strangulation of another; penalty. Adding § 18.2-51.6. (Patron-Cline, HB 752 (Chapter 602); Herring, SB 459 (Chapter 577))
Telephones or digital pagers; second violation for causing to ring with intent to annoy is Class 2 misdemeanor if occurred before date offense charged. Amending § 18.2-429. (Patron-Tata, HB 39 (Chapter 133))
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 420 (F); Favola, SB 552 (F))
Transcripts; provided to defendant in all felony cases. Amending § 19.2-165. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 950 (F))
Uniform Flag Act; flag at half-mast for service members, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services providers killed in line of duty. Amending § 18.2-490; adding § 18.2-488.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 573 (Chapter 767))
Unlawful filming of another; creates civil cause of action for victims. Adding § 18.2-386.2. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 608 (F))
Unlawful filming of another; penalty. Amending § 18.2-386.1. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 607 (F))
Unlawful photographs or video; Class 6 felony for a person to publish on Internet, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-386.1 and 19.2-249.2. (Patron-Edwards, SB 96 (C))
Urinating in public; penalty. Adding § 18.2-387.2. (Patron-Petersen, SB 626 (F))
Vessel accident; requires operator who damages only property in a collision, accident, etc., to report, penalty. Amending § 29.1-740. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 118 (F))
Vessel accident; requires passengers 18 years of age or older to report, penalty. Amending § 29.1-740. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 8 (C))
Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program; under authority of Criminal Justice Services Board. Amending §§ 4.1-305, 9.1-101, 9.1-902, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.01, 18.2-251.02, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-254.1, 18.2-270.1, 18.2-270.2, 18.2-271.1, 18.2-271.2, 19.2-389, 29.1-738.5, and 37.2-310. (Patron-Watkins, SB 501 (F))
Virginia Center for School Safety; provide training to public school personnel on evidence-based antibullying tactics. Amending § 9.1-184. (Patron-Dance, HB 504 (Chapter 433); Marsh, SB 271 (Chapter 281))
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; regulation of medical assistance. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.5, 8.01-216.8, 8.01-216.10, 32.1-127.1:03, and 32.1-320. (Patron-Vogel, SB 451 (Chapter 479))
Virginia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; created, penalty. Adding §§ 18.2-76.3 through 18.2-76.13. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1285 (C); Obenshain, SB 637 (F))
Voter registration; general registrar shall process State Board’s list of persons convicted of felonies within 21 to 14 days before any election and cancel if no evidence of right to vote has been restored. Amending §§ 24.2-404 and 24.2-427. (Patron-Cole, HB 57 (Chapter 686))
Voter registration records; requires general registrar to cancel registration of any voter shown to be a felon. Amending § 24.2-427. (Patron-Garrett, SB 669 (F))
Weapons; possession of handguns in legislative buildings. Adding § 18.2-283.2. (Patron-Hope, HB 1223 (F))
Welfare and other entitlement fraud; penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-186.2, 32.1-321.4, 63.2-522, and 63.2-523. (Patron-Stuart, SB 24 (C))
Writ of actual innocence; juvenile adjudicated delinquent of felony charge may petition Supreme Court on basis of biological or nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.1, 19.2-327.2, 19.2-327.3, 19.2-327.5, and 19.2-327.10 through 19.2-327.13. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 223 (F))
Writ of actual innocence; person convicted of felony may petition Supreme Court on basis of biological and nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.2, 19.2-327.3, 19.2-327.10, and 19.2-327.11. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1278 (F))
Zero tolerance; shall continue for two years following restoration of driving privileges for DUI conviction. Amending §§ 18.2-272, 46.2-389, and 46.2-391. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 957 (F))

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