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- HB 1287 Forfeiture of property used in connection with commission of crimes; conviction required.
- HB 1308 Wire, electronic, or oral communications; civil action for unlawful interception, disclosure, etc.
- HB 1343 Campus police departments; sexual assault reporting.
- HB 1350 Personal injury or wrongful death; appointment of an administrator for prosecution of action.
- HB 1353 Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; Supplement to Registry.
- HB 1355 Photo monitoring; use of systems to enforce traffic light signals, appeals.
- HB 1366 Sex offenders; prohibiting entry onto school or other property, hearing.
- HB 1367 Temporary injunction; affidavit or verified pleading.
- HB 1388 Courthouse and courtroom security; increase of certain fee.
- HB 1397 Divorce; evidence by affidavit.
- HB 1408 Telecommunication records; warrant requirement, prohibition on collection by law enforcement.
- HB 1418 Criminal injuries compensation; confidentiality.
- HB 1427 Felony homicide; felony drug offenses, penalty.
- HB 1437 Prayer at public events; authority to adopt an ordinance to allow.
- HB 1442 Police and court records; fees for expungement from record.
- HB 1445 Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; possession of marijuana.
- HB 1469 Marriage certificates; parties able to designate themselves as spouse, bride, etc., on application.
- HB 1474 Detention of delinquent juveniles; offenses causing death.
- HB 1476 Nurse practitioners; expert witness testimony, added to definition of health care provider.
- HB 1486 Workers' compensation; exclusivity of remedy.
- HB 1493 Enticing another into a dwelling house; person who commits certain violations, Class 6 felony.
- HB 1500 Overdoses; definition.
- HB 1503 Driving after forfeiture of license; blood alcohol content.
- HB 1506 Deferred and installment payments; condition of all agreements for fines, costs, etc., posting.
- HB 1508 Higher educational institutions; memorandum of understanding and policies.
- HB 1533 Obscene sexual display in a public place; third offense, penalty.
- HB 1545 United States Postal Service; inspectors.
- HB 1560 Electronic summons systems; towns may assess an additional sum.
- HB 1562 Electronic identity management; standards, liability.
- HB 1573 Attorney General or his designee; duty to represent the interests of the Commonwealth.
- HB 1578 DNA data bank; State Police to verify receipt of samples from persons on the Sex Offender Registry.
- HB 1601 Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA); amends Act to modify current version.
- HB 1609 Severability; removes clauses by repeal or amendment throughout Code of Virginia.
- HB 1610 Punitive or exemplary damages; consistency provided by changing references to damages.
- HB 1611 Assault and battery; felony when committed against certain persons.
- HB 1635 Defamation; statute of limitations, actions involving Internet.
- HB 1639 DUI; persons convicted under laws of other states or federal law.
- HB 1646 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceeding for enforcement.
- HB 1657 Advance directives; directions about life-prolonging procedures during pregnancy.
- HB 1666 Firearms or ammunition for firearms; petition for permit of restoration of right to possess, venue.
- HB 1673 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; limitation on collection.
- HB 1683 Higher educational institutions; liaisons to report criminal sexual assault, etc.
- HB 1693 Civil admission process; alternative transportation.
- HB 1694 Temporary detention order; custody.
- HB 1717 Psychiatric treatment of minors; objecting minor.
- HB 1764 Criminal history record information; dissemination, etc., civil actions.
- HB 1767 Unlawful detainer proceedings; satisfaction of judgments.
- HB 1775 Medical malpractice proceedings; health care providers, expert testimony.
- HB 1779 Civil commitment proceedings; fees and compensation.
- HB 1780 Circuit court clerk; revises certain responsibilities.
- HB 1783 Child support; arrearage.
- HB 1785 Campus police departments; sexual assault reporting.
- HB 1786 Higher education; reporting of sexual assault, penalty.
- HB 1794 Foreclosure sale by trustee in execution of deed of trust; advertisement of time-share properties.
- HB 1798 Fiduciary; qualification without security, issuance of certificates of qualification.
- HB 1807 Cigarettes; possession with intent to distribute contraband, fraudulent purchase.
- HB 1808 Missing persons; search and rescue.
- HB 1810 Prescription Monitoring Program; civil subpoenas.
- HB 1819 Motor vehicle accidents; underinsured motorist claims, settlement procedures, subrogation.
- HB 1824 Motor Vehicles, Department of; unlawful provision of examination answers.
- HB 1833 Naloxone; administration by law-enforcement officers.
- HB 1851 Attorney General; allowed to represent a court reporter employed by the Commonwealth, etc.
- HB 1875 Land records; Department of Historic Resources exempted from fee for secured remote access record.
- HB 1882 Writ of actual innocence; bail hearings.
- HB 1888 Academic transcripts; suspension or permanent dismissal from institution.
- HB 1905 Landlord and tenant law; retaliatory conduct by landlord.
- HB 1921 Virginia Self-Service Storage Act; notice of default by electronic means.
- HB 1927 Criminal cases; venue for prosecution.
- HB 1928 DNA; analysis upon conviction of certain misdemeanors.
- HB 1930 Higher educational institutions; review committees, reporting of acts of sexual violence, report.
- HB 1931 Child welfare agencies; criminal history record checks.
- HB 1946 Administrative subpoenas; electronic communication services.
- HB 1951 Child support; proportionate share of health insurance premiums.
- HB 1955 Cigarette laws; administration and enforcement.
- HB 1957 Juvenile records; DMV information released to certain persons.
- HB 1964 Commercial sex trafficking; penalties.
- HB 1978 Juvenile Justice, Advisory Committee on; changes requirements for quorum and meetings.
- HB 1983 Remote access to land records; indemnification.
- HB 1984 Judicial retirement; any member who attains 73 years of age shall be retired 20 days after convening
- HB 1988 Campus police departments; reporting of felony criminal sexual assault.
- HB 2007 Protective orders; assault and battery, penalty.
- HB 2015 Creditor process; bankruptcy proceeding exemptions.
- HB 2016 Personal injury or wrongful death action; qualification of fiduciary.
- HB 2036 Nicotine Vapor products; prohibits purchase, etc., by minors, packaging, civil penalty.
- HB 2040 Prostitution, pandering, etc.; violation of certain provisions is punishable.
- HB 2043 Incarcerated persons; transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- HB 2048 General district court or circuit court; payment of funds.
- HB 2049 Preliminary hearing; certification of ancillary misdemeanor offenses.
- HB 2061 Circuit court; electronic filing in civil proceedings.
- HB 2070 Conflicts of Interests Act, State & Local Gov't & General Assembly, etc.; ethics reforms.
- HB 2080 Condominium Act and Property Owners' Association Act; notice of sale under deed of trust.
- HB 2082 Emergency care; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove a minor.
- HB 2087 Court-appointed counsel; waiver application for compensation in child welfare cases.
- HB 2092 Sexual and Domestic Violence, Advisory Committee on; established.
- HB 2094 Building Code; limitation of prosecution for violations.
- HB 2112 DCJS; eliminates requirement for training standards for undercover work.
- HB 2120 Strangulation; admission to bail, alleged victim is a family or household member.
- HB 2125 Use of unmanned aircraft systems; search warrant required.
- HB 2129 Barriers to licensure or registration; certain DCJS regulated industries.
- HB 2139 Higher educational institutions; reporting of felony criminal sexual assault.
- HB 2144 Detention and removal of U.S. citizen from State; SPS shall request notification within 24 hours.
- HB 2172 Courts of record; submission of trial court record to appellate court.
- HB 2182 Criminal Justice Services, Department of; prescription drug abuse policy.
- HB 2206 Conservators of the peace, special; application for appointment.
- HB 2223 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; willful and knowing violations of certain provisions, penalty.
- HB 2228 Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration verification.
- HB 2229 Small estates; checks or negotiable instruments.
- HB 2251 Appeals of adverse initial determinations of overpayment; attorney fees.
- HB 2280 Law enforcement and other entities; use of body-worn camera system.
- HB 2286 Firearms or ammunition; possession by convicted felons, restoration of rights, etc.
- HB 2314 Bail bondsmen and bail enforcement agents; license suspension when arrested for a felony, reporting.
- HB 2315 Vehicle registration or vehicle inspection; dismissal of summons for failure to renew, etc.
- HB 2329 Protective orders; compensation for required representation of respondents.
- HB 2355 Electronic communication service or remote computing service; obtaining records, real-time data.
- HB 2368 Involuntary civil admissions; evaluations.
- HB 2383 Child support; disabled child over the age of 18.
- HB 2385 Wireless telecommunications device; possession, etc., by prisoner, penalty.
- HB 2396 Surety on a bond; discharge from liability, magistrates.
- SB 685 United States Postal Service; inspectors.
- SB 709 Computer and other crimes; venue for prosecution.
- SB 720 Arrest photos on Internet; penalty.
- SB 721 Seizure of property; receipt required.
- SB 761 Personal injury and wrongful death actions; disclosure of address of alleged tortfeasor, etc.
- SB 762 Tenancy by the entireties; property held in trust.
- SB 770 Workers' compensation; exclusivity of remedy.
- SB 773 Psychiatric treatment of minors; objecting minor.
- SB 779 Psychiatric treatment of minors; duration of admission, petition for judicial approval.
- SB 789 District court seal; Committee on District Courts may also adopt an official seal.
- SB 794 Judicial personnel; testimony of certain personnel.
- SB 832 Blood samples; person authorized to take samples pursuant to a search warrant, immunity.
- SB 845 Volunteer first responders; immunity from civil liability when in route to an emergency.
- SB 855 Capital cases; determination of mental retardation.
- SB 860 Creditor; satisfaction of judgment required to be noted.
- SB 861 Nurse practitioners.
- SB 862 Medical malpractice proceedings; health care providers, expert testimony.
- SB 865 Intestate estate; administration by person convicted of fraud, misrepresentation, robbery, etc.
- SB 888 Electronic summons systems; fees assessed by towns.
- SB 891 Mechanics' liens; subcontractor's waiver of lien rights.
- SB 892 Overdoses; establishes an affirmative defense to prosecution of an individual, etc., safe reporting.
- SB 908 Police and court records; expungement, court may order without conducting a hearing.
- SB 913 Custody or visitation orders; filing fees.
- SB 914 Sexually violent predator offenses; retention of court case files.
- SB 915 Indecent liberties; venue.
- SB 918 Sex offender registration; verification.
- SB 919 Administrative subpoenas; electronic communication services, sealing of subpoena.
- SB 923 Child support; court may order support for disabled child over age of 18.
- SB 961 Juvenile Justice, Department of; access to criminal history record information.
- SB 963 Action for personal injury or wrongful death; appointment of administrator.
- SB 965 Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; limitation on collection.
- SB 966 Temporary detention order; custody.
- SB 1030 Virginia Marine Resources Commission; conveyance of easement across Rappahannock River.
- SB 1056 Child pornography and obscenity offenses; penalties.
- SB 1059 Special counsel; employment by Attorney General or Governor, requirements.
- SB 1064 Administration of estates; liability of heir or devisee for real estate conveyed.
- SB 1067 Petition for attachment; removes judges from list of persons.
- SB 1085 Value of property; enforcement of liens.
- SB 1086 Medicaid payment; trial for false statement or representation on application, venue.
- SB 1094 Sexual and Domestic Violence, Advisory Committee on; established.
- SB 1098 Juvenile Justice and Prevention, Advisory Committee on; delinquency prevention.
- SB 1114 Emergency custody order; temporary detention for testing, observation, and treatment.
- SB 1156 Writ of habeas corpus; service; of writ, dismissal of petition.
- SB 1157 Condominium Act and Property Owners' Association Act; notice of sale under deed of trust.
- SB 1190 Motor vehicle liability insurance; underinsured motorist claims, settlement procedures, subrogation.
- SB 1193 Academic transcripts; suspension, permanent dismissal, or withdrawal from institution.
- SB 1196 Judicial retirement; increases mandatory retirement age.
- SB 1235 Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; recommendation and dispensing.
- SB 1241 Drugs forfeited to law enforcement; disposal when no longer needed for research and training.
- SB 1263 Civil admission process; alternative transportation.
- SB 1264 Involuntary admission and incapacity information; access by law-enforcement.
- SB 1290 Criminal cases; venue for prosecution.
- SB 1301 Unmanned aircraft systems; use by public bodies during execution of a search warrant, exception.
- SB 1307 Search warrants; collection of evidence from computers, computer networks, or other device.
- SB 1312 Private roads; covenants, government maintenance and improvements.
- SB 1316 Circuit court clerks; changes to operation of clerks, including electronic records, fees, etc.
- SB 1393 Pharmacists; compounding of drugs for use in executions.
- SB 1424 Conflicts of Interests Act, State & Local Gov't & General Assembly, etc.; ethics reforms.
- SB 1450 Privacy Expectation Afterlife and Choices Act; created, undue burden restriction, etc.