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HB 2279 Definition of assault and battery.

Introduced by: William K. Barlow | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Definition of assault and battery. Clarifies that for the purposes of a prosecution or civil action under any provision of the Code of Virginia, the term assault and battery includes simple assault, assault, battery, assault and battery. Current Code sections use any combination of these terms, which has caused confusion in various courts.

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• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 018988620  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 018988620
• 01/10/01  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/17/01  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 01/18/01  House: Passed by indefinitely in C. J. (23-Y 0-N)