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- HB 21 Victims of crime; notice of court hearings.
- HB 25 Law-enforcement officer; may detain person for false identity.
- HB 27 Driving under influence of alcohol; exemplary damages for persons injured.
- HB 28 Methamphetamine; unlawful manufacturing and distribution, penalty.
- HB 31 Methamphetamine precursor drugs; unlawful sale, penalty.
- HB 39 Homestead exemption; increases for dependents.
- HB 41 Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for subsequent offense.
- HB 42 Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for involuntary manslaughter.
- HB 43 Mental health; change in criteria for assisted outpatient treatment program.
- HB 44 Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for subsequent offense.
- HB 45 Death penalty; restricted for those 18 yrs. or older at time of offense.
- HB 56 Child abuse or neglect; mandatory reporting by eligibility workers; penalty.
- HB 62 Judges; increases number in general district court.
- HB 63 Judges; increases number in circuit court.
- HB 68 Courts Technology Fund; created, increase in certain fees.
- HB 70 Assault and battery; limited exception to charges for certain school personnel.
- HB 79 Vehicle impoundment; driving with a suspended operator's license.
- HB 91 Alcoholic beverages; providing alcohol to persons less than 21 years of age.
- HB 94 Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
- HB 97 Magistrates; power to issue felony arrest warrants.
- HB 98 Motor vehicle accident; law-enforcement officer allowed to investigate on private property.
- HB 99 District court; allows State to appeal decision holding criminal statute unconstitutional.
- HB 102 Driver's license; operating vehicle with suspended or revoked license, penalty.
- HB 115 Garnishment forms and summonses; requires clarity in language therein.
- HB 126 Juvenile detention hearings; judge may designate courthouse where to be held.
- HB 127 Court-appointed counsel; written request for compensation.
- HB 132 Eminent domain; jury to determine just compensation.
- HB 135 Marriage; increase of fee for ceremony.
- HB 139 Condemnation property; localities to obtain consent from locality in which property is located.
- HB 152 Felony arrest warrants; magistrates to issue only under certain circumstances.
- HB 153 Halal food; regulation of sale, penalty.
- HB 168 Income tax, state; false claims of employment status, penalty.
- HB 176 Court-appointed counsel; court may waive limit on compensation for certain cases.
- HB 177 Courthouse security; increase in assessments therefor.
- HB 180 Felonies; increase in penalty for all accessories after fact.
- HB 181 Motor vehicle code violations; authority for arrest without warrant.
- HB 182 Reckless driving; person guilty thereof if exceeding 20 miles per hour over maximum speed limit.
- HB 183 Condemnation; offer to repurchase.
- HB 184 Spot blight abatement; condemnation.
- HB 188 Death penalty; changes in provisions.
- HB 190 Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities.
- HB 192 Retirement benefits; exemption of certain from creditor process.
- HB 197 Marriage licenses; requires parties contemplating marriage to choose one of two types.
- HB 205 Sex offenders; prohibits residence in proximity to schools.
- HB 217 Spot blight abatement; costs for repair or disposal of property.
- HB 224 Courthouse security; increase in assessments.
- HB 234 Domestic Violence Victim Fund; changing name to Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund.
- HB 239 Marriage; fee for ceremony.
- HB 241 Repurchase to former owner; offer thereof cannot be waived.
- HB 243 Sports official; battery against, penalty.
- HB 244 Leased or rented property; authority of sheriff to store & sell personal property removed therefrom.
- HB 247 Sex offenders; electronic notification of registration to certain entities.
- HB 251 Driver's licenses; persons convicted of DUI must have motor vehicle liability insurance.
- HB 254 Computer trespass; applicable to adding or altering information without authority.
- HB 289 Admission of liability; expressions of sympathy are inadmissible as evidence in any civil action.
- HB 303 Incarcerated persons; person under disability excluded for purposes of executing wills, etc.
- HB 312 Courts of record; certain fees.
- HB 313 Court-appointed counsel; removes monetary caps on fees.
- HB 317 Railroads; passenger rail service liability.
- HB 342 Law-enforcement officer; circumstances under which may detain person suspected of criminal activity.
- HB 364 DUI of alcohol or drugs; removes reference to engine or train from DUI statutute.
- HB 368 Juveniles; mental health facility recommendations are admissible during commitment hearing.
- HB 371 Law-enforcement officer, etc.; persons using abusive language towards guilty of misdemeanor.
- HB 372 Solemn ceremonies; unlawful assembly in protest near or at ceremony is guilty of misdemeanor.
- HB 378 Courthouse security; assessment.
- HB 379 Courthouses; increase in assessments for construction, renovation, or maintenance.
- HB 385 Grand juries; allowance of witness testimony.
- HB 389 Affirmation of Marriage Act; abolished.
- HB 397 Reimbursement for damages; awarding property owner legal fees and costs in condemnation proceeding.
- HB 398 Stalking; penalty for second conviction.
- HB 399 Littering on highways; community service; penalty.
- HB 401 Child support; incarcerated person in work program who designates 50% thereto.
- HB 408 Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
- HB 414 Court-appointed counsel; allows court to waive qualification requirements.
- HB 415 Nursing homes; notification to residents, etc. of sex offenders residing in facility.
- HB 418 Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created.
- HB 429 Church or public school building; arson of any unoccupied, penalty.
- HB 433 Bail bondsmen; equity ratio of property and outstanding bonds.
- HB 436 Motor vehicle value; any valuation service may be used as evidence of vehicle's value.
- HB 438 Probation officers; court may order that investigations & reports only contain certain information.
- HB 441 Fiduciaries; clarifies presumption of prudence in investing & extends same to custodians & trustees.
- HB 443 Health care provider; definition includes marriage and family therapists, & professional counselors.
- HB 505 Methamphetamine precursor drugs; sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine with restrictions, penalty.
- HB 506 Jury trial of right; only named plaintiffs and defendants to be deemed parties under this statute.
- HB 510 Defense counsel; removes requirement that any certificate of analysis be provided before trial.
- HB 513 DUI; breath analysis used as evidence.
- HB 514 DUI; breath test admissible as evidence in civil and criminal cases.
- HB 515 Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities.
- HB 524 Criminal history record information; dissemination thereof to shipyards.
- HB 525 Charitable gaming; revises several existing definitions.
- HB 541 Criminal history record information; volunteer for Girl or Boy Scouts to receive at no charge.
- HB 545 Marijuana; field test for evidence at trial.
- HB 553 Occupational and professional criminal violations; statute of limitation.
- HB 561 Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; commiting sex offense when not properly registered.
- HB 585 Sex offenses; indecent liberties against child under age 13, considered Class 4 felony.
- HB 588 Machete; illegal to brandish machete in threatening manner, penalty.
- HB 590 Machete; illegal to brandish in manner as to induce fear, penalty.
- HB 600 Securities; right of survivorship shall be owned by a husband and wife.
- HB 608 Child or spousal support; writing bad checks therefor, penalty.
- HB 610 Emergency medical services; facilitates development of quality of care initiative within system.
- HB 615 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against family member.
- HB 616 Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony is to be admitted during jury hearing.
- HB 617 Profits from crime; subject to special order of escrow, with profits going to victim.
- HB 627 Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence.
- HB 629 Prisoners; felony to tamper with fire protection or fire suppression system.
- HB 631 Condemnation proceeding; parties must attend dispute resolution evaluation session.
- HB 633 Payment of child-care costs by noncustodial parent; school matriculation.
- HB 638 Larceny; penalty when committed against incapacitated person.
- HB 645 Motor vehicle; impoundment for eluding police.
- HB 653 Nonevidentiary substances or paraphernalia; disposal thereof.
- HB 692 Juveniles; exceptions to confidentiality.
- HB 712 Juveniles; duty of person taking child into custody.
- HB 713 Predicate crimminal act; addition to list of crimes included in definition.
- HB 716 Littering on highways; second or subsequent violation, penalty.
- HB 719 Nonsuits; parties to be notified if additional are granted.
- HB 720 Criminal pleas; Alford pleas in criminal cases inadmissible in civil actions.
- HB 721 Garnishment proceedings; garnishee to mail answer to a summons to judgment creditor.
- HB 722 Grand juries; oath of jurors and witnesses.
- HB 723 Divorce; equitable distribution.
- HB 726 Adoption; parental consent prior to minor petitioning therefor.
- HB 727 Adoption laws; changes in provisions.
- HB 728 Putative Father Registry Fund; created, additional adoption fee to be used for Fund.
- HB 729 Adoption; allows birth parent to recommend adoptive parents.
- HB 731 Child or spousal support; clarify factors that court shall consider when determining support.
- HB 732 Child support; provides a self-support reserve for parents with incomes of a certain amount.
- HB 733 Child support; revisions to guidelines.
- HB 736 Reckless driving; exceeding speed limit.
- HB 737 Marijuana; deprives juvenile convicted of possession privilege to drive for one year.
- HB 739 Driver's licenses; persons convicted of DUI must have motor vehicle liability insurance.
- HB 742 Child support guideline; excludes from gross income any money not expected to be repeated.
- HB 745 Felonies; court may impose additional term for drug offense.
- HB 746 Condemnation; no state funds used for condemnation undertaken for economic development.
- HB 751 Computer crimes; removes term without authority from definition of fraud.
- HB 752 Drug treatment courts; established in City of Newport News.
- HB 755 DNA analyses; certification of laboratories that perform.
- HB 764 Divorce; separation agreement may be either written or oral.
- HB 771 Condemnation proceedings; localities to hold public hearing prior to initiating a condemnation.
- HB 775 Predicate crimminal act; addition to list of crimes included in definition.
- HB 776 Law practices; allows those who are not active members of State Bar to render professional services.
- HB 778 Title insurance; requirements for certain residential dwelling units.
- HB 782 Triggerman rule; eliminated.
- HB 785 Methamphetamine; modification of sentencing guidelines.
- HB 789 Expert witness; eliminates prohibition against compensating in certain criminal cases.
- HB 790 Conditional release; extends custody period following revocation thereof before treatment.
- HB 791 Insanity; conditional release shall not be revoked because of voluntary hospital admission.
- HB 795 Child support; allows incarcerated persons to have their obligation adjusted during incarceration.
- HB 796 Uniform Transfer to Minors Act; allows two people to be joint custodian for single minor.
- HB 798 Domestic violence victim fund; available to victim in case of emergency.
- HB 803 Motor vehicles; impoundment for certain when person driving with suspended or revoked license.
- HB 807 Testimony; admissibility of opinion by experts.
- HB 811 Self defense; permissible use of deadly force when presumption of fear or death, exception.
- HB 812 Civil cases; removes requirement that plaintiff must post bond to appeal judgment.
- HB 814 Uniform Environmental Covenants Act; created.
- HB 816 Recording devices in motor vehicles; access to recorded data.
- HB 819 Magistrates; retired is eligible to serve as substitute.
- HB 820 Public facilities impact fees; applicable in all localities.
- HB 829 Self defense; justification of use of physical force against intruders if occupant of dwelling.
- HB 840 Child support; allows an obligor to prepay child support obligations.
- HB 843 HOV lanes; issuance of three demerit points for first and subsequent violations thereof.
- HB 844 Indigent Defense Commission; powers and duties.
- HB 846 Sex crimes against children; mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain offenses.
- HB 847 Gangs; collection of information on individuals identified as members thereof.
- HB 848 Forensic Science, Department of; change in powers and duties.
- HB 859 Death penalty; persons not eligible for parole or good conduct allowance.
- HB 863 Computer and electronic data; access to defendant thereof seized in obscenity, etc., cases.
- HB 864 Virtual child pornography; definition thereof.
- HB 868 Morning-after pill; parental consent for minors required; penalty.
- HB 873 Child abuse; adds information technology professionals to list required to report.
- HB 879 Self defense; justification of deadly force, when unlawful.
- HB 883 Students; carnal knowledge by school employee, penalty.
- HB 884 Special elections; fill vacancies in constitutional offices.
- HB 888 Subpoenas; those for witnesses or documents to be authorized by judge.
- HB 889 Lead-based paint maintenance; immunity from liability statute.
- HB 901 Gangs; person on probation prohibited from any contact.
- HB 902 Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
- HB 903 Parental rights; court to determine custody arrangement thereof when convicted of certain offenses.
- HB 904 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against certain judicial persons.
- HB 906 Pet trust; created.
- HB 913 Motor fuel establishment; presumption that owner or lessee of vehicle failed to pay, penalty.
- HB 921 Manner by which sexual battery is committed.
- HB 923 Condemned property; compensation for property owners.
- HB 924 Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities.
- HB 925 Reimbursement for damages; property owner shall have right to recover costs against VDOT.
- HB 933 Ticket scalping; prohibition on resale of tickets to certain public events.
- HB 934 Courthouses; increase in assessments for construction, renovation, or maintenance.
- HB 950 Attorney fees; clarifies where medical lien is asserted.
- HB 951 Sentencing guidelines; require approval of General Assembly for modifications.
- HB 955 Eminent domain; religious corporations and unincorporated churches.
- HB 956 Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
- HB 960 Investment fraud; applies to those convicted of misuse or misappropriation of funds, etc.
- HB 965 Human Trafficking Act; created, report.
- HB 978 Marijuana; prohibits sale near school, etc. of substance representing drug.
- HB 980 Master Settlement Agreement; assignment of escrow funds to nonparticipating manufacturer.
- HB 984 Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; penalties.
- HB 986 Victim notification program; civil immunity for operation thereof.
- HB 987 Defense counsel; provides certificate of analysis at no charge.
- HB 992 Sexual offenses; enticement of minor, penalty.
- HB 1007 Child custody; reports to be furnished 15 days prior to hearing.
- HB 1008 Trusts; amends Uniform Trust Code to make applicable statues prospective.
- HB 1009 Check Clearing for 21st Evidence Act; created.
- HB 1012 Sex Offender & Crimes Against Minors Registry; includes person who uses communication system.
- HB 1013 False identification cards; manufacture and sale thereof, penalty.
- HB 1014 Internet; payment for access to sexually explicit material thereon, penalty.
- HB 1015 Sex Offender Registry; modifies registration of a person convicted of murdering a child.
- HB 1016 Assault and battery; increases penalty if committed against judge, etc.
- HB 1017 Juveniles; clarifies the process where it is unnecessary to file petition for certain offenses.
- HB 1018 Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of justice or judge.
- HB 1019 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; Supreme Court to adopt rules governing discovery.
- HB 1020 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; membership.
- HB 1022 Pretrial motions or objections; when defense may raise in circuit and district courts.
- HB 1023 Health care provider; certain documents prepared considered privileged.
- HB 1026 Noncharitable irrevocable trusts; modification or termination thereof.
- HB 1027 Traffic incidents; reimbursement of expenses incurred in responding to by volunteer fire, etc.
- HB 1028 Criminal procedure; determination of indigency; appointment of counsel.
- HB 1030 Marijuana; field test for evidence at trial.
- HB 1031 Child pornography; persons under age 18 in sexually explicit visual material.
- HB 1032 Juveniles; unlawful to provide certain sexual material.
- HB 1033 Juvenile sentencing; jury's recommendation may be modified by court.
- HB 1038 Sexually violent predators; adds to list of offenses that qualify as sexual offenses.
- HB 1039 Dogs; penalty when recklessly controlling or handling.
- HB 1040 Methamphetamine precursor drugs; sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine with restrictions, penalty.
- HB 1042 Involuntary manslaughter; causing death of another while engaging in vehicle race.
- HB 1046 Juveniles; reporting alleged illegal alien delinquents to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency
- HB 1049 Birth certificates; fraudulent use.
- HB 1066 Sex offenders; prohibits those convicted of offense against minor from residing with unless related.
- HB 1071 Child pornography; mandatory minimum terms of confinement for possession thereof.
- HB 1080 Telecommunications companies; access to customer information.
- HB 1081 Utility services; unlawful to tamper with meters to obtain use thereof without payment.
- HB 1099 Eminent domain; certain persons eligible for relocation expenses.
- HB 1100 Human Trafficking Act; created, report.
- HB 1101 Sexually violent predators; adds to list of offenses that qualify as sexual offenses.
- HB 1103 Consumer Protection Act; choice of remedies, action for damages.
- HB 1108 Support orders; changes the effective date thereof.
- HB 1110 Physicians; immunity thereof for failing to review or act on any laboratory tests, etc., exception.
- HB 1115 Persons presumed dead; provides for the appointment of curator & eliminates surety bond req.
- HB 1117 Traffic offenses; optional additional penalty for certain violations.
- HB 1140 Defendants; reimbursement for payment of reward.
- HB 1141 Identity theft; penalty.
- HB 1149 Pseudoephedrine; licensed pharmacist only to dispense, etc.
- HB 1152 Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created.
- HB 1155 Sex crimes against children; mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain offenses.
- HB 1163 False license; unlawful sale thereof, penalty.
- HB 1167 Victims of domestic violence; use of alternative contact information by health care providers, etc.
- HB 1169 Electronic recordings; statements made by juv. def. presumed inadmissible unless reliably recorded.
- HB 1176 Minor; actions against parents for conduct thereof.
- HB 1182 DUI of alcohol or drugs; offense considered if certain milligrams in blood.
- HB 1191 Unborn child; cause of action for wrongful death thereof.
- HB 1201 Small claims court; increases ceiling of jurisdictional amount.
- HB 1203 Public defenders; allows localities to supplement compensation.
- HB 1204 DUI of alcohol or drugs; term inference replaces presumption relating to alleged offense.
- HB 1211 Pedestrians; motorists to stop for those at crosswalks.
- HB 1212 Machete; illegal to brandish in threatening manner.
- HB 1218 Traffic misdemeanor; procedure for arrest.
- HB 1221 Death by wrongful act; beneficiaries in actions where decedent died testate.
- HB 1230 Tattooing or body piercing of minors; penalty.
- HB 1232 Involuntary manslaughter; unintentionally causing death of fetus punishable thereas.
- HB 1234 District courts; parties in misdemeanor prosecution shall have right to subpoena evidence.
- HB 1237 District and circuit courts; Chief Justice to designate active or retired judge to provide assist.
- HB 1238 Supreme Court of Virginia; allowed to convene when state of emergency.
- HB 1252 Sex crimes against children; mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain offenses.
- HB 1260 Sexual offenses; conviction of certain violent crimes when second or subsequent offense.
- HB 1262 Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures.
- HB 1263 Telephone or telegraph communication; unlawful to tamper with when needed for emergency.
- HB 1267 Statute of limitations; effect of written promise.
- HB 1268 Sexual offenses; using communications system to procure sexual activity involving minor.
- HB 1269 Forfeiture; consolidates provisions throughout Code making them subject to consistent procedures.
- HB 1278 Eminent domain; public uses shall not include taking of private property for tax revenue.
- HB 1285 Asbestos or silica; persons exposed to products containing cannot bring civil action, exception.
- HB 1289 Speed limits; prepayment of fines for violations.
- HB 1296 Child pornography; persons under age 18 in sexually explicit visual material.
- HB 1301 Death benefits; definition excludes payments under a life insurance contract.
- HB 1303 Small Estate Act; modifies collection of personal property by affidavit provision.
- HB 1306 Public-Private Transp. Act & Public-Private Education Facilities & Infrastructure Act; disclosure.
- HB 1309 Criminal history records check; juvenile records element in determination of bail..
- HB 1310 Child pornography; persons under age 18 in sexually explicit visual material.
- HB 1311 Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of person assisting in criminal investigation.
- HB 1316 Felony cases; revocation of suspension of sentence and probation.
- HB 1319 Tenants by entireties; allows transfer of real and personal property into trusts.
- HB 1320 Tenants by entireties; protect. against creditors to extend to prop. conveyed to limited liab. com.
- HB 1321 Marijuana; expungement of charges.
- HB 1322 Mental illness; notice of release of acquittee.
- HB 1325 Juveniles; Dept.of Social Services to establish amount of support.
- HB 1332 Juvenile detention facilities; placement of adults.
- HB 1333 Sex Offender Registry; modifies registration of a person convicted of murdering a child.
- HB 1334 Motor vehicles; impoundment for eluding police.
- HB 1335 Explosives; photographs thereof as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
- HB 1337 Law-enforcement officers; those retired have civil immunity for actions taken in emergency.
- HB 1338 Sexual offenses; additions and deletions of certain terms from definition of sexual battery.
- HB 1339 Peeping or spying; conviction of third offense
- HB 1341 Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities.
- HB 1344 Law-enforcement officer, etc.; persons using abusive language towards guilty of misdemeanor.
- HB 1345 Search warrants; process for issuance.
- HB 1347 Drugs; punishment for distributing, manufacturing, etc..
- HB 1349 Child abuse or neglect; videotaped statements allowed as evidence for certain crimes.
- HB 1350 District court; remove case to circuit court if dismissal on basis that statute is unconstitutional.
- HB 1352 Physician; adds podiatry to definition thereof.
- HB 1354 Wireless devices; unsolicited messages and images sent thereto, penalty.
- HB 1360 Driveway easements; servient estate not to participate in any activity to create unsafe conditions.
- HB 1368 Home Serenity and Tranquility Act; created.
- HB 1371 Condemnation proceedings; political subdivisions.
- HB 1378 Abortion; provides that informed consent shall include determination by physician.
- HB 1381 Schedule I or II drugs; penalties when causes death.
- HB 1403 Sale of violent or sexually explicit video games; penalty.
- HB 1406 Prostitution; solicitation from a minor.
- HB 1409 Domestic Violence Victim Fund; changing name to Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund.
- HB 1412 Marriage; minor to get consent from parent or guardian.
- HB 1417 Presentencing investigation reports; confidentiality.
- HB 1424 Service of process; failure to serve defendant.
- HB 1425 Treasurers, local; collection of unpaid fines and costs.
- HB 1431 Special conservator of peace; authority to arrest.
- HB 1434 Child abuse and neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion, civil penalty.
- HB 1445 Parent; amends incest statute to include step-parents, etc.
- HB 1460 Street gangs; verification of immigration status upon conviction of crime.
- HB 1461 Jurors; those not qualified to serve in criminal case.
- HB 1464 Prescription drugs; increased penalty for counterfeiting.
- HB 1468 Judges, substitute and retired; increases per diem.
- HB 1469 Defendant; availability of certificate of analysis when entered into evidence.
- HB 1490 Secured or unsecured bonds; time within which default is recorded.
- HB 1492 Driving while intoxicated; penalty for driving commercial motor vehicle.
- HB 1500 Telephone records; fraudulent procurement, penalty.
- HB 1509 Identity theft; reporting to law-enforcement agencies.
- HB 1517 Gang and Terrorism Law-enforcement Assistance Unit; created within Office of Attorney General.
- HB 1518 Telephone records; fraudulent procurement, penalty.
- HB 1526 Probation; placement of certain offenders within community-based agency.
- HB 1527 Jurors; those not qualified to serve in criminal case.
- HB 1537 Condemnation; allowing owners to relocate sport shooting ranges.
- HB 1540 Destructive substances; attempting to poison a person considered a crime.
- HB 1546 Reckless driving; change definition thereof.
- HB 1548 Suspended operator's license; impoundment of motor vehicle for driving with thereof.
- HB 1551 Assault and battery; when committed against family or household member in presence of child.
- HB 1557 Sex offenders; prohibits certain employment or volunteer activity, penalty.
- HB 1559 Witnesses; civil immunity for those in criminal case.
- HB 1560 Criminal prosecution; limitation of action.
- HB 1564 Support orders; eliminates ability of court to set up income withholdings without notice.
- HB 1565 Child support; court give notice to incarcerated person for obligation adjustment thereof.
- HB 1566 Child support guidelines; net income as basis for calculating obligation.
- HB 1567 Conservators of peace, special; jurisdiction.
- HB 1573 Sale of pseudoephedrine by store owner; limits on purchase thereof, penalty.
- HB 1575 Utility easements; considered to touch and concern servient estate.
- HB 1587 Criminal history record information check; required for those providing care to children, etc.
- SB 6 Court-appointed counsel; court may appoint those not on Indigent Defense Commission list.
- SB 8 Motor vehicle registration, licensing, & certificates of title; offenses relating thereto, penalty.
- SB 22 Child abuse or neglect; change in requirement for 'safe haven' law pertaining to infants.
- SB 26 Assault and battery; limited exception to charges for certain school personnel.
- SB 33 General Educational Development program; allows participation by court order.
- SB 38 Agritourism Activity Liability; created.
- SB 41 Divorce; separation agreement may be either written or oral.
- SB 113 Banks; allows for deduction of customary fees without first having to submit an invoice.
- SB 114 Courts; certain matters to be entered on civil order book.
- SB 118 Landlord and tenant; not to be evicted for certain disturbances that occur on leased premises.
- SB 120 Protective orders; respondent to pay deposits to connect or restore utility services.
- SB 129 Juveniles; if gang affiliated certain information to be released by any law-enforcement officer.
- SB 146 Methamphetamine precursor drugs; sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine with restrictions, penalty.
- SB 154 Evidence; chain of custody form attested to by emp. of law-enforcement agency responsible therefor.
- SB 156 Appeals, Court of; additional compensation for chief judge.
- SB 165 Judiciary members; not required to disclose personal info. on statement of economic interests.
- SB 167 Child support; clarifies factors that court may consider when determining.
- SB 168 Child support; employer shall prorate amount if there is more than one withholding order.
- SB 169 Support orders; changes the effective date thereof.
- SB 183 Machete; illegal to brandish in threatening manner, penalty.
- SB 200 Dogs; regulation of those that may be dangerous.
- SB 209 Criminal exhibits; destruction or donation of those used for evidence.
- SB 216 Court Reporting, Board of; created.
- SB 217 Conservators, guardians and administrators; nonprofit organization can be named that of an estate.
- SB 220 Child support; revises guidelines for monthly obligations.
- SB 221 Child support; provides a self-support reserve for parents with incomes of a certain amount.
- SB 233 Pedestrians; motorists to stop for those at crosswalks.
- SB 239 Defendants; payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties or restitution.
- SB 250 Conditional release; extends custody period following revocation thereof before treatment.
- SB 251 Expert witness; eliminates prohibition against compensating in certain criminal cases.
- SB 253 Child abuse and neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion.
- SB 284 Computer crimes; removes term without authority from definition of fraud.
- SB 288 Insanity; hearing on revocation of conditional release to be expedited.
- SB 289 Insanity; conditional release shall not be revoked because of voluntary hospital admission.
- SB 290 Psychiatric Inpatient Commitment of Minors Act; special justices.
- SB 291 Extorting money; person accused thereof will be guilty of Class 5 felony.
- SB 298 District courts; remove case to circuit ct. if dismissal on basis that statute is unconstitutional.
- SB 299 DUI of alcohol or drugs; maximum punishment.
- SB 300 Spousal support; expedited hearing for member Armed Forces Reserves or National Guard.
- SB 341 Jurisdiction of corporate authorities of cities and towns; traffic cases included in offenses.
- SB 344 Gangs; person on probation prohibited from any contact.
- SB 345 False identification cards; used for establishing residency, penalty.
- SB 348 Internet; penalty for facilitating payment by children to access sexually explicit material thereon.
- SB 353 Involuntary admission or certification order; appeal.
- SB 362 Death penalty; restricted for those 18 yrs. or older at time of offense.
- SB 367 Drug treatment courts; established in City of Newport News.
- SB 369 Domestic relations documents; certain required information be contained in separate addendum.
- SB 372 Law-enforcement vehicle; penalty for impersonating or misrepresenting.
- SB 378 Motor fuel establishment; driving off without paying for gasoline.
- SB 379 District court; parties not represented by counsel.
- SB 381 Recognizance bonds; provision for default.
- SB 388 Judges; increases number in circuit court.
- SB 389 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; membership.
- SB 391 Judges; increases number in general district court.
- SB 394 Eminent domain; public uses shall not include taking of private property through exercise thereof.
- SB 402 Wage garnishment; liens.
- SB 421 Criminal history record information check; required for those providing care to children, etc.
- SB 433 Mortgage satisfaction; provisions.
- SB 446 Registered agent; fee for recording name thereof.
- SB 448 Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act; reenacted.
- SB 457 Sheriff; courthouse security.
- SB 460 Identity theft; increase in penalty.
- SB 471 DUI of alcohol or drugs; term inference replaces presumption relating to alleged offense.
- SB 473 Predicate criminal act; addition to list of crimes included in definition.
- SB 482 Law practices; allows those who are not active members of State Bar to render professional services.
- SB 488 Certified nurse midwives; clarifies relationship with licensed physicians.
- SB 489 Child support orders; specifies date that support orders are effective and payment due dates.
- SB 491 Dogs; penalty when recklessly controlling or handling.
- SB 497 Fraud crimes; venue for prosecution thereof.
- SB 524 Drug-free school zones; includes licensed child day centers.
- SB 534 Adoption laws; creation of putative father registry.
- SB 543 Witness; allows in child and spousal support proceedings.
- SB 549 Pretrial motions or objections; when defense may raise in circuit and district courts.
- SB 552 Human biological evidence; orders regarding destruction thereof, penalty.
- SB 553 Drugs; punishment for distributing, manufacturing, etc..
- SB 561 Gang information; juvenile records.
- SB 562 Indigent Defense Commission; powers and duties.
- SB 563 Forensic Science, Department of; powers and duties thereof.
- SB 566 Probation officers; investigations and reports required thereby in certain cases.
- SB 567 Juvenile record information; dissemination thereof to Criminal Sentencing Commission.
- SB 572 Sentencing revocation reports, etc.; completion and use thereof.
- SB 576 Ticket scalping; locality may issue an ordinance providing that it is unlawful.
- SB 578 Sex offenders; presumption of no bail for person charged with certain offense.
- SB 579 Felonies; DNA analysis after arrest for capital murder.
- SB 582 Easement; placing objects that create visual nuisance.
- SB 604 Criminal background checks, national; fingerprints provided to certain qualified entities.
- SB 610 Physicians; extends sunset provision to purchase medical malpractice insurance.
- SB 632 Neurological birth-related injury cases; review of certain cases.
- SB 637 Circuit court; issuance of warrants by judges.
- SB 639 Expert witness; increase in fee for rendering professional service.
- SB 649 Drug treatment courts; eliminates requirement for General Assembly approval.
- SB 652 Passenger rail transportation liability; limitations.