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• HB 1 Feticide; penalty.
• HB 20 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
• HB 34 Public defender's office; establishment in Chesapeake City.
• HB 39 Courts not of record; costs associated with actions of trial.
• HB 41 Trespass; applicable upon church or school property.
• HB 42 Judgments; retention of records in general district court.
• HB 43 Driver's license; issuance of restricted permit to travel for court appearance.
• HB 44 Civil cases; judgment in settlement and installment orders.
• HB 45 Court-appointed counsel; compensation.
• HB 46 Civil cases; judgment in cases arising out of a trustee's deed following foreclosure.
• HB 47 Civil cases; jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer.
• HB 48 Judgment; rate of interest.
• HB 49 Civil case; copies of subpoenaed documents to be provided to other party.
• HB 51 Eluding police; penalties.
• HB 66 Law-enforcement officer; penalty for impersonating.
• HB 70 Judges & Justices of Supreme Court & Court of Appeals; designation as a senior justice after retire.
• HB 71 Property bail bondsmen; certification.
• HB 80 Family assault; emergency protective orders.
• HB 118 Wiretaps; expands crimes for which Attorney General may apply for orders.
• HB 119 Mob crimes; venue for actions and prosecutions.
• HB 120 Misdemeanor cases; attorney to provide discovery.
• HB 125 Gangs; notice to school superintendent of crimes committed by members.
• HB 126 Perjury; penalty.
• HB 127 Driving under influence of alcoh. or drugs; proced. due to ref. to submit to breath or blood test.
• HB 128 Driver's license; issuance of restricted permit to a person in VASAP.
• HB 129 Death penalty; abolished.
• HB 130 Stalking; penalty for subsequent offenses.
• HB 134 Death penalty; prohibited for pregnant women.
• HB 136 Dance halls; regulation.
• HB 137 Insurance liability limits; disclosure to attorney.
• HB 138 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); benefits exempt from creditors.
• HB 140 Fiduciaries; investment in securities.
• HB 150 Inmates; allows sheriff or jail superintendent to charge for keep.
• HB 153 Landlord and tenant; termination of tenancies, security deposit, purchase of damage insurance.
• HB 164 Obstruction of justice; includes intimidating or impeding a witness.
• HB 166 Trust and real estate settlement accounts; rules regarding interest and dividends.
• HB 167 Concealed weapons; includes machete in list of prohibited items.
• HB 170 False discount coupon; penalty for use, definition.
• HB 173 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member.
• HB 184 Malicious bodily injury; penalty by means of an infectious biological subst. or radiological agent.
• HB 186 Firearms; transfer by persons with a concealed handgun permit.
• HB 191 Marriage license; permissive distribution of health information to applicants.
• HB 192 Personal injury; no action for damages resulting from commission of a felony.
• HB 196 Feticide; penalty.
• HB 198 Civil immunity; applicable to private volunteers during an emergency.
• HB 217 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum fine for a first offense.
• HB 220 Mechanic's lien; maximum for keeper of garage, hanger or marina.
• HB 226 Resisting arrest; penalty.
• HB 228 Racing; conduct punishable as involuntary manslaughter due to death of another.
• HB 229 Power of attorney; acceptance of social security numbers.
• HB 230 Unborn infants; protection.
• HB 231 Consumer Protecton Act; admissibility of cure offers.
• HB 245 Courthouse and courtroom security; assessment fee.
• HB 250 Reckless driving; penalty if convicted while license suspended and death or serious injury involved.
• HB 253 Speeding; prepayable fines.
• HB 260 Judgment; rate of interest.
• HB 261 Divorce, custody, visitation and support; penalties for failure to comply.
• HB 275 Unclaimed property; interest paid to owners.
• HB 276 Unclaimed property; electronically filing of reports.
• HB 280 Indigent care; physicians providing services without charge immune from liability.
• HB 296 Prisoner Litigation Reform Act; changes in provisions.
• HB 303 Traffic incidents; increases payment of emerg. response expenses due to serious traffic accidents.
• HB 312 Hospitals, nonprofit; interest rate on unpaid bills.
• HB 314 Property damage; lack of privity no defense.
• HB 320 Child support; capias for nonsupport.
• HB 321 Accounts, commissioners of; civil immunity for investigation by Judicial Council.
• HB 324 Drug treatment facility; jurisdiction when person charged with escape.
• HB 326 Spousal support; application of orders when either party has committed fraud.
• HB 328 Foster care plans; reasonable efforts to be made to reunite child with parent.
• HB 332 Power of attorney; removal of social security numbers from instrument.
• HB 333 Juveniles not in custody; detention.
• HB 339 Intestate estate; administrator qualification.
• HB 343 Legal aid societies; funding.
• HB 344 Child custody and visitation; filing fee for appeals.
• HB 345 Master Settlement Agreement; release of escrow funds to cigarette manufacturers.
• HB 349 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a probation and parole officer.
• HB 352 Criminal cases; testimony of husband and wife.
• HB 362 Prisoners; good conduct allowance, mandatory functional literacy requirement.
• HB 371 Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty.
• HB 377 Firearms; increases penalty for use in commission of a felony.
• HB 378 Unborn child; penalty for murder.
• HB 386 Divorce; grounds include child abuse, and drug or alcohol use.
• HB 397 Video or computer games; prohibits sale of those with violent content.
• HB 405 Assault and battery; penalty in commission of larceny.
• HB 414 Explosives; penalty for possession or transportation by convicted felons.
• HB 419 Gangs; allows forfeiture of property used in connection with criminal street activity.
• HB 421 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
• HB 430 Appeal bonds; ceiling.
• HB 441 Child custody and visitation; court to consider best interest of child.
• HB 447 Child custody or visitation; parties may be required to attend parenting classes.
• HB 450 Gangs; expands list of predicate criminal acts that define a pattern of criminal activity.
• HB 452 Children; penalty for leaving certain unattended in a motor vehicle.
• HB 457 Courthouse and courtroom security; assessment fee.
• HB 466 Unclaimed property; notice of public sale through post, print, electronic media, etc.
• HB 492 Court-appointed counsel; compensation.
• HB 493 Timber; penalty for theft.
• HB 495 Witness summons; payment of costs and expenses to physicians.
• HB 498 Unborn child; penalty for killing.
• HB 499 Medical costs; subrogation to lien from personal injuries due to negligence.
• HB 504 Courthouse and courtroom security; assessment fee.
• HB 507 Protective orders; penalty for violations.
• HB 509 Circuit court clerks; conversion of papers in ended cases.
• HB 510 Circuit court clerks; funding for additional deputies.
• HB 511 Child support; guidelines not to include calc. of income from 2nd job, payment of medical expenses.
• HB 512 Pleadings and other actions by persons not represented by attorneys; provisions.
• HB 514 Sexual assault; applicability of mental incapacity and physical helplessness of complaining witness.
• HB 522 Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence for cooperation with prosecution.
• HB 534 Roadway litter p/u; civil immunity of officials & vol. who participate in programs for probationers.
• HB 557 Driver's license; driving after forfeit. of licen. for DUI convict., pen., use of restricted permit.
• HB 565 Health care provider professional services; civil recovery of payment.
• HB 568 Child custody & visitation; pen. for violation of court order, excep. when child in danger or harm.
• HB 569 Gangs; definition, penalty upon conviction of criminal activity, forfeiture of property, etc.
• HB 570 Illegal aliens and unidentified people; procedure for detention and arrest.
• HB 571 Obstruction of justice; pen. for violation of crimes involv. gang activity & recruit. of st. gangs.
• HB 572 Gangs; definition of criminal street gang.
• HB 580 Involuntary commitment of minors; jurisdiction hearings.
• HB 583 Public defender's office; establishment in Newport News City.
• HB 584 Skydiving activity sponsor or professional; liability limited.
• HB 585 Venue; action against school board involving motor vehicles that they own.
• HB 586 Motor vehicle purchases; cure offers for consumer disputes.
• HB 590 Misdemeanor cases; arrest in lieu of service of summons.
• HB 591 Driver's license; administrative suspension for persons charged with DUI.
• HB 592 Motor fuels; penalty for failure to pay retail establishment after dispensing.
• HB 593 Aggressive driving; penalties.
• HB 594 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; arrest may be reported to Centr. Criminal Records Exch.
• HB 595 Driving under influence of alco. or drugs; incarceration upon conviction to be served continuously.
• HB 600 Juveniles; appointment of counsel for detention hearings.
• HB 605 York County Circuit Court; name changed to York County-Poquoson Circuit Court.
• HB 613 Fees collected by circuit court clerks; use.
• HB 614 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty while having Schedule I and II drugs in blood.
• HB 624 Trials; dismissal of action by nonsuit.
• HB 630 Mauling by dogs; penalty.
• HB 631 Criminal records; expungement for unjust conviction.
• HB 632 Prescription drugs; unlawful to assist individuals in procuring from a pharmacy or other source.
• HB 638 Felony conviction; compensation for wrongful incarceration.
• HB 640 Malicious bodily injury; applicable to game wardens.
• HB 645 Burglary; applicable to buildings affixed to realty.
• HB 646 Companion animals; penalty for maiming or killing.
• HB 647 Bonds; forfeiture for failure to appear and to meet conditions of recognizance.
• HB 648 Peeping; penalty upon conviction for third offense, registration as a sex offender.
• HB 649 Improper driving; penalty.
• HB 650 Wire, electronic or oral communications; penalty for illegal interception.
• HB 651 Retired judges and judges sitting by designation; eligible for recall as substitutes.
• HB 652 Juvenile court; duty to inform of right to counsel.
• HB 653 Juveniles; juvenile intake officers and magistrates to order confinement.
• HB 654 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; qualifications of persons auth. to take blood samples.
• HB 655 Sex crimes against spouses; changes in provisions.
• HB 656 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a family or household member.
• HB 657 Infected sexual battery; penalty.
• HB 659 Public service companies; penalty for impersonating personnel.
• HB 660 Aggravated sexual battery; applic. of ment. incapacity or phys. helplessness of complaining wit.
• HB 663 Filming, videotaping or photographing of another; penalty when permission not given.
• HB 664 Arrest without warrant; applicable in drunk driving cases.
• HB 665 Habitual offender law; reinstatement.
• HB 666 Driver's license; operation of vehicle in compliance of restricted permit issued for a DUI.
• HB 667 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reduces alcohol levels for mandatory confinement.
• HB 668 Alcoholic beverages; penalty for illegal consumption by juveniles.
• HB 669 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; implied consent to post-arrest chemical test.
• HB 670 Prisoners; earning of good conduct credit.
• HB 671 Unborn child; penalty for death or bodily injury.
• HB 674 Driving under infl. of alco. or drugs; pen. when a person maims, disfigures or disables another.
• HB 676 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; revocation of license for multiple convictions.
• HB 705 Pleadings; notice to agent on amendment.
• HB 718 Sexual abuse; definition.
• HB 722 Credit card theft; what constitutes.
• HB 723 Criminal cases; sentencing proceeding by jury after conviction.
• HB 724 Gangs; reporting organized criminal activity and membership.
• HB 725 Concealed weapons; includes cutting instrument in list of prohibited items.
• HB 727 Marriage; judge who rules same sex marriage unconstitutional may be subject to impeachment.
• HB 733 Health records; patient's executor or administrator may obtain copies.
• HB 734 Jury panel; employee not to be penalized for service.
• HB 735 Medical records; introduction as evidence.
• HB 750 Marriage; affirmation.
• HB 751 Marriage; affirmation.
• HB 755 Death penalty; content of sentencing order when sentence of imprisonment for life imposed.
• HB 760 Gangs; penalty for third or subsequent conviction for criminal street activity.
• HB 763 Improper driving; penalty.
• HB 764 Drugs; penalty for first time possession.
• HB 768 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving; dismissal of one of dual charges.
• HB 770 Retired judges and judges sitting by designation; eligible for recall as substitutes.
• HB 771 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; jurisdiction to include certain judges.
• HB 772 Unborn child; penalty for murder.
• HB 773 Motor fuels; penalty for failure to pay retail establishment after dispensing.
• HB 774 Driving while license suspended or revoked; mand. punishment upon 3rd or subsequent offense, except.
• HB 775 Drug cases; procedure when accused consents to deferred disposition.
• HB 776 Felonies; DNA sampling of arrestees for attempted crime.
• HB 779 Driver's license; administrative suspension for persons charged with DUI.
• HB 781 Spousal support; effect of cohabitation.
• HB 785 Speedy trial and speedy sentencing; provisions.
• HB 786 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; procedure for taking blood samples.
• HB 787 Juvenile records; may be obtained for use in pending criminal prosecution.
• HB 801 Hazing; penalty when committed on a youth gang or criminal street gang member.
• HB 807 Marriage license; waiver of tax if parties have received counseling.
• HB 812 Military grave markers; prohibits sale or offers for sale.
• HB 826 Eminent domain; procedure for acquisition of property by State.
• HB 832 Condemnation proceedings; rehearings.
• HB 858 Child custody and visitation; penalty for violation of court order.
• HB 861 Foster care; lowers age of child for independent living.
• HB 863 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a family or household member.
• HB 865 Law-enforcement officers; procedure for hearing prior to issuance of warrant for arrest.
• HB 867 Pleadings and other actions by persons not represented by attorneys; provisions.
• HB 868 Sexual abuse or neglect proceedings; use of hearsay statements by certain children.
• HB 871 Infected sexual battery; penalty.
• HB 872 Identity theft; identification, issuance of an Identity Theft Passport.
• HB 889 Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses.
• HB 896 Trials; dismissal of action by nonsuit.
• HB 897 Summary judgments; motion may be based upon discovery depositions.
• HB 912 Sentencing guidelines; modification for multiple drug convictions.
• HB 916 Criminal history records check; applicable to justices, judges and substitute judges & magistrates.
• HB 936 Alcohol safety action program; penalty for attending meeting while intoxicated.
• HB 937 Juveniles; juvenile intake officers and magistrates to order confinement.
• HB 942 Grand jurors; procedure for selection.
• HB 946 Child custody and visitation; filing of petitions for any and all children of parties.
• HB 948 Court documents; abbreviated social security number of judgment debtor.
• HB 950 Public defender's office; establishment in Arlington County and Falls Church City.
• HB 954 Drug offenders; testing for infection with sexually transmitted diseases.
• HB 958 Death by Wrongful Act; beneficiaries in actions where decedent died testate.
• HB 961 Mentally retarded persons; appointment of guardian or conservator.
• HB 976 Pleadings and other actions by parties not represented by attorneys; provisions.
• HB 977 Circuit court records; fees allowed for remote access.
• HB 979 Garnishment; service on a corporation through a managing employee.
• HB 980 Service of process; failure to return shall not invalidate service.
• HB 982 Process; fees for services in circuit court.
• HB 983 Fiduciaries; mailing of notice by clerk of court.
• HB 984 Conservators & guardians; defin. to include tax-exempt org. that provide services to incap. persons.
• HB 990 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; use of special license plates after second conviction.
• HB 993 Racing; conduct punishable as invol. manslaughter due to death of another, punishment for injury.
• HB 996 Aggrieved party or person; definition as used throughout Code.
• HB 1012 Gangs; presumption against bail, presentence report due to criminal participation.
• HB 1020 Timber cutting; damages recoverable for encroachment.
• HB 1033 Assault and battery; penalty when committed upon a human fetus.
• HB 1034 Driving under infl. of alcohol or drugs; suspension & revocation of license for mult. offenders.
• HB 1041 Child abuse or neglect; definition.
• HB 1053 Criminal penalties; revision throughout Code.
• HB 1054 Sexual offenses; provisions, penalties
• HB 1055 Crimes and Offenses Generally (Title 18.2); revising and amending various statutes.
• HB 1056 Public Defender Commission; name changed to Indigent Defense Commission.
• HB 1057 Bail bondsmen; regulation and licensure.
• HB 1058 Forfeiture statutes; transfer to criminal procedure code.
• HB 1059 Mandatory minimum punishment; definition.
• HB 1060 Crimes and Offenses Generally (Title 18.2); revising, rearranging and amending various statutes.
• HB 1062 Juveniles; intake officer may proceed if petition alleges an adult offense.
• HB 1063 Estates; damages resulting from legal malpractice concerning irrecovable trusts.
• HB 1073 Arrest; issuance of warrant, execution.
• HB 1080 Gangs; notice to school super. of prohibited partic. or recruit. of juvn. for crim. street activity.
• HB 1083 Victim impact testimony; admission in proceedings.
• HB 1091 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; forfeiture of vehicle for third offense.
• HB 1093 Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adult; includes financial exploitation.
• HB 1095 Trials; exclusion of witnesses.
• HB 1096 Juveniles; fingerprints and photographs required if charged with certain delinquent acts.
• HB 1102 Product liability actions; admissible evidence.
• HB 1103 Guardians of incapac. persons; prohib. from seeking change in marital status w/o court approval.
• HB 1105 Malicious bodily injury; applicable to a parole and probation officer.
• HB 1107 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty for third conviction.
• HB 1111 Divorce; property distribution.
• HB 1113 Transportation operators; limitation on recovery in actions for injury or death.
• HB 1123 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act; created.
• HB 1125 Computer crimes; penalty when committed by adults.
• HB 1126 Summary judgments; motion may be based upon discovery depositions.
• HB 1127 Venue; applicable to defendant who conducts substantial business activity.
• HB 1128 Product liability actions; rebuttable presumption.
• HB 1129 Motion pictures; penalty for audiovisual recording.
• HB 1130 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; forfeiture of vehicle for third offense.
• HB 1131 Driving while license suspended or revoked; mandatory punishment if stopped for drunk driving.
• HB 1132 Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses.
• HB 1136 Driver's license; administrative suspension for persons charged with DUI.
• HB 1137 Driver's license; suspension for nonpayment of certain judgments.
• HB 1138 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory ignition interlock upon conviction.
• HB 1139 Magistrates; appointment.
• HB 1140 Courthouse and courtroom security; funds from fees to be used for equipment.
• HB 1141 Misdemeanors, traffic infractions, etc.; fixed fee in district court.
• HB 1143 Trauma Center Fund; established to accept funds paid for DUI convictions.
• HB 1146 Juvenile court cases; appeals.
• HB 1147 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum sentence for a 2nd or 3rd offense.
• HB 1148 Sentencing guidelines; felony offenses include solic. to commit murder and terrorist activities.
• HB 1149 Gangs; expands list of predicate criminal acts that define a pattern of criminal activity.
• HB 1151 Alcoholic beverages; penalty for illegal consumption by juveniles.
• HB 1153 Speed limits; penalty for violations in residential districts.
• HB 1157 Toll facilities; penalty for failure to pay toll.
• HB 1169 Criminal cases; sentencing proceeding by jury after conviction.
• HB 1172 Legal aid societies; funding.
• HB 1199 Deeds of trust; foreclosure sale, advertisement.
• HB 1204 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; revocation of license for multiple convictions.
• HB 1209 Juveniles; criteria for detention or shelter care.
• HB 1217 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; admissibility of breath analysis.
• HB 1220 Driving while license suspended or revoked; impoundment of vehicle.
• HB 1221 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; punishment for second offense.
• HB 1222 Children who are injured; parent may claim compensation for care.
• HB 1223 Insurance liability limits; disclosure to attorney.
• HB 1225 Youth Smoking Penalty Act and Fund; created.
• HB 1226 Indigent care; physicians providing services without charge immune from liability.
• HB 1232 Protective orders; penalty for violations.
• HB 1233 Dom. violence, sexual assault, stalking & violation of protect. order; training of persn. to handle.
• HB 1234 Domestic Violence Victim Fund; created.
• HB 1235 Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; standards for awarding reasonable attorney's fees.
• HB 1237 Sexually violent predators; civil commitment.
• HB 1239 Spousal support; termination when spouse physically abusive to other during marriage.
• HB 1240 Child Support Guidelines Review Panel; created.
• HB 1244 Malicious bodily injury; penalty by means of an infectious biological subst. or radiological agent.
• HB 1245 Fair Housing Law; evidence of unlawful discriminatory practices.
• HB 1251 Child care; civil immunity for employers providing an on-site facility.
• HB 1259 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; use of special license plates after second conviction.
• HB 1264 Deeds of trust; notice of sale shall include instrument number or deed book and page numbers.
• HB 1265 Process; fees of sheriffs for service on repossessions, evictions, etc.
• HB 1274 Juveniles; temporary custody if found delinquent.
• HB 1276 Judges; increases number in 15th and 27th juvenile and domestic relations district court.
• HB 1277 Judges; increases number in 1st, 14th, 15th, 22nd and 29th circuit court.
• HB 1284 Child custody and visitation; filing of petitions for any and all children of parties.
• HB 1292 Criminal cases; sentencing proceeding by jury after conviction.
• HB 1293 Sexual assault; venue for criminal prosecutions.
• HB 1307 Assault & battery; penalty for first offense when committed against a family or household member.
• HB 1308 Pretrial services; applicable for adults and juveniles transferred for trial as adults.
• HB 1309 Alcoholic beverages; underage alcohol offenders may be placed on community-based probation.
• HB 1315 Abortion; procedure if performed after first trimester.
• HB 1317 Protective orders; when hearing held following issuance.
• HB 1318 Arrest; time allowed for bail review hearing.
• HB 1323 Medical treatment; penalty for interfering with injured employee of a railroad company.
• HB 1324 Pleadings; signing, sanctions.
• HB 1325 Compromises; offer of judgment or settlement.
• HB 1337 Power of attorney; revocation of authority for an incapacitated person.
• HB 1341 Capital punishment; age of applicability for certain minors.
• HB 1355 Juveniles; disposition for those who are delinquent.
• HB 1356 Public defender's office; establishment in any judicial circuit that does not have one.
• HB 1367 Foreclosures; procedure for removal of occupants.
• HB 1372 Product liability; exemption for products containing open and obvious dangers.
• HB 1377 Civil cases; imposition of additional fee to support Roanoke Law Library.
• HB 1379 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; created.
• HB 1385 Personal injury, wrongful death or damage to property; violent felony bar to action against victim.
• HB 1388 Trusts; provisions for total return investing.
• HB 1391 Foreclosures; procedures for real property purchased at auction.
• HB 1397 Petit juries; service.
• HB 1402 Insurance companies; subrogation rights.
• HB 1403 Morning-after pill; parental consent for minors required.
• HB 1410 Mechanic's lien; extent where owner has less than fee in land.
• HB 1414 Morning-after pill; institutions of higher education prohibited from making such available.
• HB 1421 Tort claims; notice to cities and towns.
• HB 1430 Drug Treatment Court Act; created, report.
• HB 1454 Public defender's office; establishment in Hampton City.
• HB 1460 Judgment and legal rate of interest; lowered.
• HB 1463 Retail Sales and Use Tax; constitutional nexus for imposition.
• HB 1481 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; damages for person injured as a result.
• HB 1484 Medical malpractice; requires all parties to attend and participate in review panel hearings.
• HJ 196 Criminal code; State Crime Commission to develop plan for revisions to Title 18.2.
• SB 15 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
• SB 19 Guardians of incapacitated persons; prohibits change in marital status without prior court approval.
• SB 23 Traffic infractions; prepayment.
• SB 24 Interpreters for non-English speaking persons in mental commitment proceedings; provisions.
• SB 26 Littering; offense for which use of summons may be issued in juvenile court.
• SB 38 Jury service; exempts certain legislative employees.
• SB 51 Divorce; property distribution.
• SB 72 Roadway litter pick-up; civil immunity of officials who participate in programs for probationers.
• SB 103 Child custody and visitation; filing fee for appeals.
• SB 114 Abandoned children; protection, affirmative defense to prosecution of parent.
• SB 118 Pleadings; notice to agent on amendment.
• SB 162 Magistrates; abolishes training requirements by attorneys for the Commonwealth.
• SB 168 Judges; increases number in 1st, 14th, 15th, 22nd and 29th circuit court.
• SB 169 Judges; increases number in 15th and 27th juvenile and domestic relations district court.
• SB 172 Appeal bonds; ceiling.
• SB 177 Capital cases; appointment of counsel.
• SB 192 Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty.
• SB 202 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; proced. due to refusal to submit to breath or bld. tst.
• SB 208 Child support; guidelines not to include calc. of income from 2nd job, payment of medical expenses.
• SB 224 Medical treatment options; physician disclosure.
• SB 236 Dom. violence, sexual assault, stalking & violation of protect. order; training of persn. to handle.
• SB 237 Domestic Violence Victim Fund; created.
• SB 274 Marriage rites; persons who may perform.
• SB 276 Assault and battery; reporting of spousal abuse by active members of Armed Forces.
• SB 301 Eminent domain; condemned property be put to use within 10 years, exception.
• SB 314 Child abuse or neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion.
• SB 319 Feticide; penalty.
• SB 320 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act; created.
• SB 321 Gangs; definition, penalty upon conviction of criminal activity, forfeiture of property, etc.
• SB 324 Motor vehicle purchases; cure offers for consumer disputes.
• SB 325 Counterfeit controlled substance; definition.
• SB 327 District Courts, Committee on; Chief Justice a member and chairman.
• SB 328 Judges; notice of retirement.
• SB 329 Driver's license; driving after forfeiture for DUI conviction, penalty.
• SB 330 Public Defender Commission; name changed to Indigent Defense Commission.
• SB 333 Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence.
• SB 334 Bail enforcement agents; regulation and licensure.
• SB 335 Child custody or visitation; service of summons on teacher, etc., for attendance and testimony.
• SB 336 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; removes confidentiality of evidence concerning a judge.
• SB 339 Juveniles; disposition for those who are delinquent.
• SB 343 Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; not applic. to claims, records or statements relating to st/loc. taxes.
• SB 384 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum sentence of 3rd offense, joint pros.
• SB 385 Medical malpractice; privileged communications of peer review entities.
• SB 390 Conservators of the peace; registration.
• SB 435 Child support; guidelines for variable and fixed costs.
• SB 442 Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses.
• SB 469 Juveniles; may file own petition.
• SB 486 Child abuse or neglect; definition.
• SB 492 Gangs; presumption against bail, presentence report due to criminal participation.
• SB 493 Illegal aliens and unidentified people; procedure for detention and arrest.
• SB 494 Cemeteries; penalty for damage to property.
• SB 495 Subpoenas; time frame for those issued by attorneys.
• SB 497 Child support; may be modified retroactively only to date that petition for modification was filed.
• SB 504 Deeds of trust; those that secure a loan deemed purchase money trusts.
• SB 505 Deed of trust or other lien; lien creditor to directly file a certificate of satisfaction.
• SB 509 Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act; issuance of summonses and subpoenas.
• SB 513 Jurors; fine for failure to appear.
• SB 548 Timber; penalty for theft.
• SB 550 Family abuse; determination of predominant physical aggressor.
• SB 551 Protective orders; distribution of information by intake officer.
• SB 575 Child pornography; penalty for solicitation, registration as a sex offender.
• SB 577 Juveniles; juvenile intake officers and magistrates to order confinement.
• SB 587 Title insurance; filing of documents with circuit court clerks.
• SB 593 Gangs; notice to school superintendent of prohibited participation by members.
• SB 601 Risk management plans; incl. med. malpractice liability insur. for phys. & sole community hospitals.
• SB 609 Final judgments in circuit court; when modifiable and appealable.
• SB 612 Foster parents; approv. of applicant even if exonerated for statutory burglary for breaking & entrg.
• SB 617 Gang-related crimes; qualification for comprehensive action pro. upon convic. for felony violation.
• SB 619 Sheriffs' fees; clarified for service, execution of writ, etc.
• SB 620 Process; fees of sheriffs for service on repossessions, evictions, etc.
• SB 630 Pleadings and other actions by parties not represented by attorneys; provisions.
• SB 633 School students; report of arrest for certain criminal offenses.
• SB 659 Sunday closing laws; abolishes "Blue laws."
• SB 665 Domestic violence or sexual assault; privileged communications between victims and advocates.
• SB 668 Retail Sales and Use Tax; constitutional nexus for imposition.
• SB 669 Magistrates; appointment.
• SB 677 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member.