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- HB 1626 Self defense; person is justified using physical force when person enters dwelling unlawfully.
- HB 1652 Smoking; misdemeanor if in certain proximity to medical oxygen source in health care facility.
- HB 1653 Smoking; guilty of a misdemeanor if in certain proximity to gas pumps.
- HB 1665 Abortion; forced or coerced against will prohibited.
- HB 1677 Motor vehicles; eluding police officer.
- HB 1680 Domestic assault case; unavailability of deferred proceedings for previously convicted felons.
- HB 1687 Criminal history record check, etc.; exempts birth parents revoking voluntary entrustment agreement.
- HB 1708 Reckless driving; person must attend alcohol safety action program if driver's license suspended.
- HB 1723 'Year 2000' references; eliminates references to problems arising therefrom.
- HB 1734 Juvenile and domestic relations district court; increasing number of judges in 23rd Jud. District.
- HB 1735 Nonsuits; notice required, dismissal of actions thereby.
- HB 1738 Domestic assault warrants; issuance of emergency protective orders.
- HB 1739 Assault and battery; second and third offense against family or household member, penalty.
- HB 1759 Minors; penalty for carnal knowledge of certain.
- HB 1770 Juveniles; destruction of fingerprints and photographs.
- HB 1777 Concealment of dead body; prohibition against, penalty.
- HB 1787 Public officials, etc.; civil immunity from lawsuit by probationers assigned to recycling duty.
- HB 1793 Sexually abnormal offense; who may conduct mental evaluation of person convicted thereof.
- HB 1794 Children; penalty for object penetration when victim is less than 10 years of age.
- HB 1795 Identity theft; clarification in reference to person who may be victim thereof.
- HB 1797 Injuries to persons, property, or wrongful death; removes limiting tort language.
- HB 1800 Condemnation cases; jury selection.
- HB 1838 Irrevocable trusts; trustee's duty to inform and report.
- HB 1841 Statutory rape; provides penalty therefor.
- HB 1864 Stalking; increases penalty for second conviction.
- HB 1890 Driver's license; driving after forfeiture of licensure for DUI conviction, penalty.
- HB 1895 Judge sentencing; court to report to Sentencing Commission of any departure from jury sentence.
- HB 1898 Juvenile records; allows law-enforcement agency access thereto when investigating certain offense.
- HB 1899 Newspapers; legal notices or publications.
- HB 1900 Cruelty to animals; penalty if deprives animal of food, drink, shelter or veterinary treatment.
- HB 1909 Deeds; responsibility of attorney or party who prepares recordation.
- HB 1921 Extortion; withholding immigration document.
- HB 1922 Venue; change by court, who may bring action.
- HB 1923 Sex offender registry; requirement for persons not guilty by reason of insanity.
- HB 1970 Illegal aliens; it is unlawful to be in Virginia if in United States illegally.
- HB 1982 Protective orders; increases penalty for second offense for violation thereof.
- HB 1985 Adoption laws; technical changes.
- HB 1995 Alcoholic beverage sale nuisances; locality by its mayor, etc. may petition court to enjoin sale.
- HB 2053 Capital murder; sentencing of juvenile convicted thereof.
- HB 2055 Public transportation; prohibits trespassing thereon, penalty.
- HB 2058 Notaries public; rewrites law to include electronic notarization & details application requirements.
- HB 2061 Appeal bonds; fees or costs shall not be assessed or collected for any appeal taken.
- HB 2068 Children; penalty for sexual abuse against a child.
- HB 2073 District and juvenile courts; failure to post bond, etc., will result in withdrawal of appeal.
- HB 2075 Assault and battery; definition of law-enforcement officer to include ABC agents.
- HB 2076 Police and court records; expungement hearing to occur if person granted writ vacating a conviction.
- HB 2078 Clients' Protection Fund; Supreme Court to adopt rules assessing members of VA State Bar fee.
- HB 2115 Pro Hac Vice Fund; created.
- HB 2126 Telephone party lines; repeal of punishments for misuse.
- HB 2140 Identity theft; notification of breach of information system.
- HB 2144 Judgments; establishes procedure for satisfaction thereof in general district court.
- HB 2150 Foster care services; term means provision of services to child and his family when needed.
- HB 2175 Children; broadens list of sex offenses prohibiting proximity thereto.
- HB 2201 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; provides accountability, etc., to track juveniles across borders.
- HB 2244 Unlawful detainer actions; bad faith by tenant.
- HB 2251 Uniform Trust Code; public notice when modifying or terminating charitable trusts .
- HB 2266 Driver's license, restricted; person may drive for health care service for person residing in house.
- HB 2279 Sexual offenses; creates number of new crimes labeled indecent liberties against child, etc.
- HB 2318 Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony and prior convictions may be presented to jury.
- HB 2321 Larceny; person who uses a computer to commit fraud.
- HB 2322 Illegal immigrant; admission to bail.
- HB 2329 Drunk driving; mandatory minimum jail time for third offense.
- HB 2332 Obstruction of justice; person who threatens attorney of State guilty of felony.
- HB 2344 Sexual offenses; prohibiting entry of those convicted onto school property, penalty.
- HB 2347 Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of witness in criminal case.
- HB 2348 Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof.
- HB 2349 Conservators of peace, special; strikes provision that they have authority in any city or county.
- HB 2361 Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services.
- HB 2364 Magistrates; required to deliver copy of any criminal warrant issued at request of citizen to State.
- HB 2365 Dog collar; person guilty of misdemeanor if takes an electronic or radio transmitting one from dog.
- HB 2368 Criminal cases; increases compensation of experts.
- HB 2369 Insanity; persons acquitted by reason thereof.
- HB 2395 Reformation of trusts; real property deeded to trust.
- HB 2404 Sexual offenses; if convicted of offense, prohibited to reside in proximity to children.
- HB 2410 Amber Alert Programs; amends definition of an abducted child to include secondary school students.
- HB 2415 Expert witness certifications; service of process.
- HB 2419 Judicial officer; requires leave of court for party in litigation to subpoena to appear.
- HB 2423 Criminal juror; information confidential.
- HB 2425 District court; right to remove case to circuit court eliminated.
- HB 2429 Gangs and terrorism crimes; prosecutuion of those committing.
- HB 2448 Illegal immigration; verify citizenship status of persons in jail.
- HB 2456 Information about anesthesia for fetuses; doctors required to offer.
- HB 2459 Incapacitated adults; increase penalties for certain crimes against.
- HB 2505 District court and juvenile and domestic relations district court; increases number of judges, etc.
- HB 2506 Circuit court; increase of judges in various circuits.
- HB 2517 Child abuse or neglect; criminal history records check on individuals being investigated.
- HB 2518 Driver's licenses; DMV not to issues to persons convicted of DUI unless proof of vehicle insurance.
- HB 2520 Health records privacy; creates exceptions to disclose records to law-enforcement officers.
- HB 2521 Failure to serve process; court may dismiss action if process has not been served within one year.
- HB 2524 Gangs; definition of predicate criminal act to determine membership therein.
- HB 2528 Garnishment; exemption of child support payments therefrom.
- HB 2530 Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; certain judges, etc., authorized to perform hearings.
- HB 2532 Unborn child; unintentionally causing miscarriage or stillbirth thereof punishable as felony.
- HB 2533 Criminal warrants; authorizes sheriff or his deputy to issue.
- HB 2569 Tolling of speedy trial statute; law already in place during pendency by State is extended.
- HB 2570 Victims of crime; right to nondisclosure of certain information.
- HB 2575 Assault and battery against family member; deferred finding.
- HB 2576 Protective orders; extension by court.
- HB 2579 Mechanic's lien; adds certification of mailing therefor by general contractor.
- HB 2580 Mechanic's liens; certification of mailing for certain contractors.
- HB 2587 Running a red light; increases penalty therefor.
- HB 2589 Closely held corporations; allows representation by an officer, etc. pro se before gen. dist. court.
- HB 2591 Sexual offenses; notify defendant prior to punishment for subsequent offenses.
- HB 2594 Driver's license; removes certain provision for suspension thereof.
- HB 2622 Illegal alien; person who conceals or shields guilty of felony.
- HB 2646 Emergency protective orders; issuance thereof & judge to provide protected person with forms, etc.
- HB 2647 Persons under disability; shall not include an incarcerated person.
- HB 2648 Abortion or miscarriage; intent to produce or cause.
- HB 2658 Child support; probation for nonpayment.
- HB 2659 Writ on judgment; sheriff to post copy thereof to recover specific property on party' door.
- HB 2660 Juveniles; investigation of social history prior to commitment.
- HB 2661 Confidential records; adds group homes to list eligible to review certain records of minors.
- HB 2671 Sexually violent predators; civil commitment.
- HB 2673 Jury sentencing; empanelment of new jury in event of deadlock.
- HB 2749 Sex offender registration; offender to include any electronic mail address, etc. that he will use.
- HB 2750 Capital murder; premeditated killing of a judge or justice.
- HB 2755 Sex Offender Registry; adds to list of those offenses requiring registration.
- HB 2756 Probation and suspended sentence; violations thereof considered misdemeanor charge.
- HB 2759 Search warrant affidavits; delivery in person or by mail.
- HB 2760 Marijuana; notice of right to receive full analysis.
- HB 2765 Construction; slayer statute.
- HB 2766 Retirement benefits; exemption of certain from creditor process.
- HB 2767 Fiduciaries; presumption of prudence.
- HB 2771 Larceny; charging of crime.
- HB 2772 Fraudulent credit card application; false statements to obtain property or credit.
- HB 2788 Lieu of posting bond; adds surety bonds, etc. from attorney's escrow account to type of payment.
- HB 2790 Certificate of analysis; right to examine person performing.
- HB 2808 Abortion; requirement of ultrasound testing as part of informed consent.
- HB 2828 Stalking; enhanced penalty therefor if victim is a minor.
- HB 2829 Doctrine of worthier title; abolished.
- HB 2830 Divorce; revocation of death benefits, federal preemption.
- HB 2831 Transfers to minors act; enables custodian of trust to transfer property without a court order.
- HB 2832 Spendthrift trust; related duties.
- HB 2833 Augmented estate; inclusion of insurance policies.
- HB 2835 Attorney General; compromise and settlement of disputes.
- HB 2836 Revocable trusts; validity thereof.
- HB 2853 Stun weapons; eliminates references to tasers throughout Code.
- HB 2855 Search warrants; allows an agent of U. S. Department of Homeland Security, etc.
- HB 2859 Attorneys; Compensation Board to prepare list of localities eligible to have full-time for State.
- HB 2860 Alcohol to an underage person; person found guilty of shall have his license suspended six months.
- HB 2864 Powers of attorney; duties and liabilities of agents.
- HB 2875 Drunk driving; subsequent offense
- HB 2890 Secure juvenile facility or detention home; punishment for certain offenses committed within.
- HB 2895 Criminal history record information; special conservators of peace enforcing littler laws to access.
- HB 2943 Misdemeanor cases; law-enforcement officer may issue summons or arrest person.
- HB 2947 Obstruction of justice; how crime is charged.
- HB 2953 Administrative subpoena; issued for records of electronic communication service, etc.
- HB 2954 Eminent domain; definition of public uses and limitations thereon.
- HB 2959 Police and court records; expungement hearing to occur if person granted writ vacating a conviction.
- HB 2960 Hotel or restaurant services; failure to pay charges, penalty.
- HB 2964 Motor vehicle; unlawful entry into.
- HB 2968 Child pornography cases; venue.
- HB 2978 Watercraft; maiming of another resulting from operating thereof while intoxicated.
- HB 2979 Sexual offenses; raises penalty for use of communications systems when involving children.
- HB 2980 Child pornography; seizure and forfeiture of equipment.
- HB 2981 Criminal charges; effect of dismissal.
- HB 2983 Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures.
- HB 2991 Public defenders; duties.
- HB 2998 Handguns; possession by certain persons who had parental rights terminated.
- HB 3007 Juvenile certification; only certified upon conviction.
- HB 3023 Drug test; use of synthetic urine to defeat.
- HB 3034 DNA analysis; probation officer shall review Local Inmate Data System & report identity of offender.
- HB 3041 Conservators of peace; sworn municipal park rangers may be.
- HB 3063 Judges; increases number in general district court.
- HB 3082 Religious freedom; reiterates an individual's freedom of religion.
- HB 3083 Liens; nonexoneration thereof against property bequeathed.
- HB 3085 Children; expands scope of rape shield statute to include prosecution for taking indecent liberties.
- HB 3090 Privileged communications; physician peer review and physician accreditation entities.
- HB 3098 Ignition interlock; installation in vehicle, and loss of restricted license.
- HB 3099 Circuit courts; establishes business case divisions therein.
- HB 3108 Constitutional rights; inquiries into exercise thereof.
- HB 3112 Notaries; fees for services.
- HB 3115 Eminent domain; compensation for damage to viewshed.
- HB 3122 Driving without a license; enhanced penalty for persons convicted of second offense.
- HB 3126 Nonresident motor vehicle operator; service of process on Commissioner of DMV as agent.
- HB 3127 Nonresident; when personal jurisdiction may be exercised.
- HB 3132 Victims of crime; employers to allow leave to attend criminal proceedings.
- HB 3177 Conservator; requirements for sale of real estate.
- HB 3181 Richmond, City of; Governor to disclaim state interests to certain escheated parcels therein.
- HB 3182 Medical evidence; appeals to circuit court.
- HB 3184 Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act; civil immunity for space flight entities.
- HB 3189 Assault and battery; certain punishment if against law-enforcement officer.
- HB 3194 Civil immunity; persons speaking at certain public hearings.
- HB 3199 Written appraisal report; costs in condemnation action.
- HB 3205 Wills; writings or documents of decedents.
- HB 3208 Bail bondsman; adds definition of agent as a person licensed thereas.
- SB 781 Eminent domain; definition of public uses and limitations thereon.
- SB 800 Criminal history record information; consent of person for whom data is being obtained.
- SB 815 Immigrants; extortion thereof.
- SB 825 Appeal bonds; fees or costs shall not be assessed or collected for any appeal taken.
- SB 826 Notaries public; rewrites law to include electronic notarization & details application requirements.
- SB 873 Private attorneys or collection agencies; may have access to defendant's social security number.
- SB 874 Speedy trial; adds an adult under protections afforded thereby.
- SB 876 Gangs; definition of predicate criminal act.
- SB 877 Witness summonses; issuance by criminal defense counsel.
- SB 880 Police and court records; expungement hearing to occur if person granted writ vacating a conviction.
- SB 886 Driver's license, restricted; person may drive in pursuit of health care services.
- SB 896 Law-Enforcement Officers Procedural Guarantee Act; adds certain to list of those covered thereby.
- SB 905 Children; parents' right to make medical decisions (Abraham's Law).
- SB 911 Nonsuits; notice required, dismissal of actions thereby.
- SB 912 Witness, contradiction of; extrajudicial statement.
- SB 913 Notice of claim; certain requirements for lawsuit against government entity.
- SB 922 Judgments; establishes procedure for satisfaction thereof in general district court.
- SB 927 Sexual offenses; prohibiting entry of those convicted onto school property, penalty.
- SB 943 Indigent Defense Commission; powers and duties.
- SB 945 Income deduction order; remitting payments via electronic funds transfer.
- SB 948 Pendente lite spousal support; guidelines.
- SB 965 Criminal cases; increases compensation of experts.
- SB 970 Newspapers; legal notices and publications.
- SB 973 Pro Hac Vice Fund; created.
- SB 997 Magistrates; required to deliver copy of any criminal warrant issued at request of citizen to State.
- SB 1025 Incapacitated adults; increase penalties for certain crimes against.
- SB 1065 Sex Offender Registry; clarifies person convicted of registrable offense must register.
- SB 1067 Volunteer assistant attorneys; adds City of Richmond to those localities with authority to appoint.
- SB 1068 Condemnation cases; jury selection.
- SB 1071 Sex offender registration; offender to include any electronic mail address, etc. that he will use.
- SB 1103 Defendants; restoration of competency.
- SB 1104 Insanity; persons acquitted by reason thereof.
- SB 1116 Capital murder; premeditated killing of a judge or a witness, redefinition thereof.
- SB 1129 Order books; microfilming thereof, master reel provided to Library of Virginia.
- SB 1130 Watercraft; maiming of another resulting from operating thereof while intoxicated.
- SB 1134 Insanity; petition for release of person acquitted by reason thereof.
- SB 1165 Conservators of peace, special; strikes provision that they have authority in any city or county.
- SB 1168 Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services.
- SB 1174 Circuit court; increase of judges in various circuits.
- SB 1175 Judges; increases number in general district court.
- SB 1177 Victims of crime; increases compensation.
- SB 1180 Dog collar; person guilty of misdemeanor if takes an electronic or radio transmitting one from dog.
- SB 1183 False medical claim; increases civil penalty for attempt to defraud State.
- SB 1189 Court-appointed counsel; qualification requirements.
- SB 1190 Fighting of cocks and other animals; Class 6 felony for any person to engage therein.
- SB 1192 Interpreters for non-English-speaking persons; may assess fee if defendant fails to appear.
- SB 1203 Sexually violent predators; Attorney General, et al to study feasibility of treatment options, etc.
- SB 1219 Lawful fence; amends definition thereof.
- SB 1223 Police and court records; expungement hearing to occur if person granted writ vacating a conviction.
- SB 1234 Methamphetamine; manufacturing, selling, giving, and distributing thereof.
- SB 1235 Attorneys-in-fact; challenges thereto after death of principal.
- SB 1236 Juvenile offenses; judge may impose all penalties allowable by law therefor.
- SB 1237 Protective orders; increases penalty for second offense for violation thereof.
- SB 1239 Child pornography; seizure and forfeiture of equipment.
- SB 1250 Public hearings; person shall be immune from civil liability for certain violations.
- SB 1255 Courthouse; posting of notices.
- SB 1263 Creditors of decedent's estate; debts and taxes owed to localities, etc., to be eighth in line.
- SB 1282 Law-enforcement officers; removal of their land records from Internet.
- SB 1288 Triggerman rule; redefinition thereof.
- SB 1290 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; provides accountability, etc., to track juveniles across borders.
- SB 1293 Clerks, sheriffs, etc.; localities exempt from paying fees for certain services.
- SB 1294 Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony and prior convictions may be presented to jury.
- SB 1296 Eminent domain; definition of public uses and limitations thereon.
- SB 1298 Criminal history record information; agency not required to collect when information is available.
- SB 1308 Courthouse security; training of officers providing.
- SB 1319 Conservators of peace, special; conviction of Class 1 misdemeanor to prevent person from becoming.
- SB 1357 Administrative subpoena; issued for records of electronic communication service, etc.
- SB 1384 Enjoyment of easement; interference thereof.
- SB 1397 Audio and audio-visual recordings; clarifies penalty language for unlawful commercial production of.
- SB 1426 Clients' Protection Fund; Supreme Court to adopt rules assessing members of VA State Bar fee.