2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2010 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 12/2/2010

Abduction; penalty when person recruits, entices, etc., child under 16 years of age for prostitution. Amending §§ 18.2-47, 18.2-48, 18.2-49, and 18.2-356. (Patron-Watts, HB 1893 (I) See HB1898)

Abduction of minors; for sexual purposes, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-48, 18.2-67.7, and 18.2-356. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1898 (Chapter 785))

Abortion; person shall undergo ultrasound imaging and view ultrasound image of her fetus. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Smith, SB 1435 (F))

Abortion; person who forces or coerces pregnant female to have against her will is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-71.2. (Patron-Smith, SB 1217 (F))

Abusive conduct or actions; penalty for engaging in or using. Amending § 18.2-416. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1417 (F))

Administrative suspension of license; changes period upon arrest for a DUI from seven to 60 days. Amending § 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Barker, SB 1075 (F))

Adult abuse; mandatory reporting by person employed in emergency department of any private or state-operated hospital. Amending § 63.2-1606. (Patron-Athey, HB 1069 (CD))

Aggravated involuntary manslaughter; punishment when committed by unlicensed driver. Amending § 18.2-36.1. (Patron-Peace, HB 1601 (F))

Assault and battery; if person commits against ABC agent, guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1516 (Chapter 230); Locke, SB 604 (CD))

Assault and battery; if person commits against an employee of prison contractor, guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2064 (F))

Assault and battery; penalty when against family to be elevated to Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Deeds, SB 904 (F))

Assault and battery; penalty when against fire marshals and assistant fire marshals with police powers. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Locke, SB 22 (CD))

Assault and battery; penalty when against fire marshals with police powers. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Locke, SB 772 (Chapter 374))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; if committed against person protected by protective order, then guilty of a misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 19.2-151, and 37.2-506. (Patron-McClellan, HB 216 (CD))

Assault and battery against family or household member; penalty. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Ward, HB 1616 (F))

Assessment of sexually violent predators; qualifications. Amending §§ 37.2-902, 37.2-904, 37.2-907, 37.2-910, and 37.2-913. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2227 (Chapter 42))

Bad checks; person writing for child or spousal support is subject to criminal penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-181 and 18.2-182. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1140 (F))

Bad checks; person writing for payment of rent is subject to criminal penalties. Amending § 18.2-181. (Patron-Martin, SB 1411 (F))

Bad checks; raises fee locality may charge. Amending § 15.2-106. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2142 (Chapter 255))

Barrier crimes; listing of crimes. Amending §§ 37.2-314, 37.2-408.1, 63.2-1719, and 63.2-1726. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1243 (F))

Battery; if person commits against emergency health care providers, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1690 (Chapter 233))

Bullying; definition, punishment for actions. Amending § 18.2-56. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 1576 (F))

Cable television system or telecommunications service provider; contracts with electric cooperative facilities for pole attachments, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-162 and 56-466.1. (Patron-Landes, HB 2417 (F))

Cannabinoids, synthetic; creates a new category as a series of controlled substances listed in Schedule I, penalties for possession, etc. Amending §§ 18.2-248.01, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-308.4, and 54.1-3446; adding § 18.2-248.1:1. (Patron-Wampler, SB 1373 (I) See SB745)

Cannabinoids, synthetic; penalties for transport, possession, sale, or distribution, etc. Amending §§ 4.1-225, 9.1-176.1, 15.2-907, 16.1-260, 16.1-278.8:01, 18.2-251, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.1:5, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-187, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 22.1-277.08, 22.1-279.3:1, 24.2-233, 53.1-145, 53.1-203, and 54.1-3446; adding § 18.2-248.1:1. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1434 (Chapter 384); Herring, SB 745 (Chapter 410))

Castle doctrine; encodes version allowing use of physical force, etc., against an intruder in his dwelling. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 1573 (F); Stuart, SB 876 (F))

Certificate of analysis; blood alcohol test equipment shall be presumed to be accurate. Amending § 9.1-1101. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 2405 (F))

Charitable gaming; progressive games shall be sold and priced separately from other bingo games and no price discounts. Amending § 18.2-340.33. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1476 (F))

Charitable gaming; reinstates conduct of winner-take-all bingo games for charitable organizations. Amending §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.27, and 18.2-340.33; adding § 18.2-340.30:2. (Patron-Tata, HB 1788 (F))

Child abduction; all money, property, etc., of persons used in abduction are subject to lawful seizure by order of court in which conviction is obtained. Amending §§ 19.2-386.16 and 52-33; adding § 19.2-386.32. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2361 (Chapter 818); Quayle, SB 1141 (Chapter 852))

Child endangerment; willful act or omission, etc., to provide necessary care for child’s health, penalty. Amending §§ 8.01-226.5:2, 18.2-371.1, 40.1-103, and 63.2-1530; adding § 18.2-371.1:1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1996 (F))

Child pornography; possession by law-enforcement agency. Amending § 18.2-374.1:1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1747 (Chapter 399); Vogel, SB 1260 (Chapter 416))

Child pornography; restitution for victims. Amending § 19.2-305.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1995 (Chapter 575); Deeds, SB 1426 (Chapter 588))

Child pornography; solicitation, possession, or production thereof by a minor, penalty. Adding § 18.2-374.1:3. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 685 (CD))

Commercial vehicles; prohibits persons for whom registration with Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry is required from driving certain commercial vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-339, 46.2-341.9, and 46.2-341.10; adding § 46.2-341.18:3. (Patron-May, HB 2026 (Chapter 477))

Commercial vehicles; prohibits persons for whom registration with Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry is required from driving certain vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-339, 46.2-341.9, 46.2-341.10, and 46.2-341.16; adding § 46.2-341.18:3. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1733 (I) See HB2026; Obenshain, SB 807 (F))

Communications intercepts; broadens jurisdictional scope of court issuing an order sought by Attorney General. Amending §§ 19.2-66 and 19.2-70. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1780 (Chapter 403); Obenshain, SB 1198 (Chapter 414))

Community services boards; removes provision allowing employment of person convicted of assault and battery of a family member. Amending § 37.2-506. (Patron-Cline, HB 867 (CD))

Computer trespass; expands crime to include video and image capture hardware or software, penalty. Amending § 18.2-152.4. (Patron-Albo, HB 1207 (CD))

Computers; facilitating certain offenses involving children. Amending § 18.2-374.3. (Patron-Comstock, HB 2200 (F))

Concealed handgun permits; amends language relating to issuance of de facto permits. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1552 (Chapter 231))

Concealed handgun permits; disqualification for residential mental health or substance abuse treatment. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 755 (F))

Concealed handgun permits; holder may obtain replacement for lost or destroyed permits. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1856 (Chapter 234))

Concealed handgun permits; recognition of out-of-state permits. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1732 (F))

Concealed handgun permittee information; prohibits clerk of court from disclosing identifying information. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1084 (F))

Concealed handguns; person to inform law-enforcement officer of his possession, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Athey, HB 2069 (F))

Concealed weapons; allows a Department of Corrections correctional officer to carry without a permit. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2062 (F))

Concealed weapons permit; authorizes person to obtain permit to carry any lawfully possessed weapon. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.1, and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2386 (F))

Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of felonies who have completed service of their sentence (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Dance, HJR 497 (F); Ware, O., HJR 524 (F); Carr, HJR 610 (F); Morrissey, HJR 634 (F))

Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies and violent felonies who have completed service of their sentences, etc. (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-McEachin, SJR 306 (I) See SJR284)

Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Herring, HJR 543 (F); Miller, Y.B., SJR 62 (CD); Miller, Y.B., SJR 284 (F))

Controlled substances; prescribers to notify law enforcement when they have reason to suspect that person has obtained or attempted to obtain by fraud or deceit. Amending § 54.1-3408.2. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1420 (F))

Crimes against adults 60 years of age or older; increases criminal penalties. Adding § 18.2-213.2. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1607 (F); McDougle, SB 919 (I) See SB1324)

Crimes against incapacitated adults; penalty. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1512 (I) See HB1633)

Crimes against incapacitated or elder adults; penalty. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1883 (F); Herring, SB 556 (CD))

Criminal law; redefinition of triggerman rule, penalty. Amending § 18.2-18. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1200 (F))

Criminal sexual assault; venue for trial. Amending § 18.2-359. (Patron-Hope, HB 1487 (Chapter 763))

Criminal Street Gang Act; adds burglary and shooting to list of predicate criminal acts for which a person may be convicted under. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2381 (F); Miller, J.C., SB 142 (CD))

Criminal street gangs; any person who, by telephone or by electronically transmitted communication solicits, etc., another to become a gang member guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-46.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 530 (CD))

Criminal street gangs; broadens definition by removing requirement that one of predicate crimes be an act of violence. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1517 (F))

Criminal street gangs; clarification of definition. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1849 (F))

D N A samples; taken of those convicted of sexual battery when victim is a minor. Amending § 19.2-310.2. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2065 (Chapter 247))

Driving under influence of alcohol; expands driving under influence crimes for which an officer may arrest person without warrant to include persons driving watercraft. Amending §§ 19.2-74 and 19.2-81. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 688 (CD))

Driving under influence of alcohol; notice of breath test certificate is to be provided to clerk of court no later than three business days following day provided to accused. Amending § 19.2-187.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1591 (Chapter 32))

Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for transporting person 18 years of age or younger. Amending §§ 16.1-278.9, 18.2-36.1, 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266.1, and 18.2-270; adding § 18.2-270.02. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 300 (CD))

Driving under influence of alcohol; person convicted is required to have an ignition interlock on first offense as a condition of restricted license. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-271.1. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1118 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; raises penalty for maiming, etc. Amending § 18.2-51.4. (Patron-Norment, SB 1181 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; underage drinking and driving is punishable as Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-266.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1407 (Chapter 683); Marsden, SB 770 (Chapter 134))

Driving under influence of alcohol, laws of other states; allows analogous state laws to be used as prior DUI convictions if it criminalizes operation of a motor vehicle. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 773 (CD))

Drug charges; expungement of records. Amending §§ 18.2-250.1, 18.2-251, and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1463 (F))

Drug possession case; person who is placed on probation, upon plea of guilty, violates probation and shall have no right of appeal. Amending § 18.2-251. (Patron-Athey, HB 1009 (CD))

Drug treatment court; established in Montgomery County. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2254 (F))

Drug treatment courts; established in Buchanan, Dickenson, and Russell Counties and Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Courts. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2431 (F))

Drug treatment courts; established in Buchanan, Dickenson, Goochland, Montgomery, Russell, and Wise Counties. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1028 (F))

Drug treatment courts; established in Dickenson, Russell, and Wise Counties. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2180 (F))

Drunk boating; reinstates language allowing for transfer of custody of person arrested. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 2423 (Chapter 510))

DUI ignition interlock; limitations on driver convicted of DUI. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1589 (F))

DUI Personal Responsibility Initiative Fund; established. Amending §§ 4.1-103, 16.1-69.48:1.01, and 17.1-275.11; adding § 18.2-270.02. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1429 (F))

Electronic tracking devices; prohibits person from placing in or on vehicle to track location, etc., of person for use in opposition research. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-Byron, HB 2320 (I) See HB2032)

Electronic tracking devices; prohibits person from placing, through intentionally deceptive means, in or on vehicle, penalty. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-May, HB 2032 (F); Vogel, SB 1251 (F))

Electronic tracking devices; unauthorized installation or placement in motor vehicle, penalty. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-Vogel, SB 599 (CD))

Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; Board of Pharmacy to establish mandatory pilot program in various counties to implement an electronic recordkeeping system of transactions involving distribution. Amending § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1343 (CD))

Fake birth certificate; person who manufactures, etc., for purpose of establishing false identity is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-204.1 and 18.2-204.2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1777 (Chapter 401))

Family abuse protective orders; upon conviction of assault and battery, court may enter order for a specified period. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1936 (F))

Financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults; penalty. Adding §§ 18.2-178.1 and 19.2-386.32. (Patron-Watts, HB 1633 (F); Herring, SB 1325 (F))

Firearms; member of military may provide permanent orders assigning him to Pentagon for documentation of residency when purchasing from licensed dealer. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1857 (Chapter 235))

Firearms; prohibits any person from selling, bartering, or transforming those magazines designed to hold 20 or more rounds of ammunition. Adding § 18.2-309.1. (Patron-Carr, HB 2524 (F))

Firearms; purchaser may present current or retired military identification card or concealed handgun permit. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Nutter, HB 995 (CD))

Firearms; requires criminal history record check be performed at a gun show before vendor may transfer. Amending § 54.1-4200; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1669 (F))

Firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition; those manufactured and retained in State exempted from federal regulation. Adding § 18.2-308.2:4. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1731 (F))

Fraud to accomplish vote on union organization; person guilty of misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-210.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 280 (CD))

Freedom of Information Act; court review in cases of requester harassment. Amending § 2.2-3704. (Patron-Lewis, HB 2383 (F))

Gang activities or drug use or distribution; enhanced penalties when within 1,000 feet of multi-family housing for older persons. Amending §§ 18.2-46.3:3 and 18.2-255.2. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 2208 (F))

Gang-free zones; expanded to include any school bus stop or public buildings, etc. Amending § 18.2-46.3:3. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1596 (F); Cole, HB 1867 (F); Marsh, SB 631 (CD); Stuart, SB 872 (F))

Grand larceny; increases threshold amount of money or value of goods. Amending §§ 18.2-23, 18.2-95 through 18.2-97, 18.2-102, 18.2-103, 18.2-108.01, 18.2-145.1, 18.2-150, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-182, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 18.2-340.37, 19.2-289, 19.2-290, 19.2-386.16, and 29.1-553. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1810 (F))

Handguns; Class 1 misdemeanor for any person carrying in a public place while under influence of alcohol or drugs. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1395 (F))

Handguns; Class 1 misdemeanor for any person carrying in a public place while under influence of alcohol or drugs. Amending § 18.2-308; adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 2343 (F))

Handguns; prohibits possession of firearm in Capitol and General Assembly Building. Adding § 18.2-283.2. (Patron-Hope, HB 1813 (F))

Human trafficking; Department of Criminal Justice Services, etc., regarding identification, etc., of offenses using common law and existing criminal statutes. Amending § 9.1-102. (Patron-Newman, SB 1453 (Chapter 719))

Human trafficking hotline; posted notices required in a business that provides entertainment called stripteasing, penalty. Adding § 40.1-11.3. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2393 (F))

Hunting; practice of falconry, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-97.1, 18.2-136, and 29.1-419. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1442 (Chapter 191))

Identity Theft Passport; provisions for issuance. Amending § 18.2-186.5. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1714 (Chapter 619))

Illegal gambling; amends definition. Amending §§ 18.2-325 and 18.2-325.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 1700 (I) See HB1584; Cosgrove, HB 1863 (I) See HB1584; Villanueva, HB 2119 (I) See HB1584; Wright, HB 2224 (I) See HB1584; Reynolds, SB 1164 (I) See SB1195)

Illegal gambling; amends definition. Amending § 18.2-325; repealing § 18.2-325.1. (Patron-Oder, HB 1584 (Chapter 879); Obenshain, SB 1195 (Chapter 887))

Illegal gambling; clarifies that poker games are deemed games of skill and are not illegal. Amending § 18.2-325. (Patron-Petersen, SB 849 (F))

Incapacitated adults; abuse and neglect. Amending §§ 18.2-369 and 19.2-8. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1606 (F))

Incapacitated or elder adults; person who commits crimes against is guilty of misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Herring, SB 1324 (F))

Insurance fraud; clarifies definition of insurer includes self-insured private and public employers for purposes of Department of State Police’s investigation. Amending § 52-36. (Patron-Merricks, HB 1717 (Chapter 208))

Juvenile court docket; cases of assault and battery against family or household member to be advanced and heard within 30 days of arrest. Amending § 16.1-241. (Patron-McDougle, SB 177 (CD))

Juveniles; filing of petition not necessary for certain misdemeanor offenses. Amending § 16.1-260. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 2462 (Chapter 825))

Juveniles; right in certain violent felony cases to appeal to circuit court. Amending § 16.1-269.6. (Patron-Edwards, SB 205 (CD))

Law-enforcement officials; Class 6 felony when falsely summoning or giving false reports to officials. Amending § 18.2-461. (Patron-Ruff, SB 320 (CD))

Loitering; locality may by ordinance prohibit congregating around any public place for purposes of solicitation for work. Amending § 15.2-926. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1020 (CD))

Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession. Amending §§ 18.2-250.1, 18.2-251, 18.2-252, and 18.2-259.1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1443 (F))

Marijuana, imitation; same penalties for sale, gift, distribution, etc., with intent to sell, etc., as for marijuana. Amending § 18.2-248.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 992 (I) See SB745)

Marijuana, synthetic; creates a new category therefor as series of controlled substances listed in Schedule I, penalties for possession, etc. Amending § 54.1-3446; adding § 18.2-248.1:1. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 1423 (I) See HB1434; Oder, HB 1427 (I) See HB1434; Bell, Richard P., HB 1473 (I) See HB1434; Cleaveland, HB 1481 (I) See HB1434; Gilbert, HB 1778 (I) See HB1434; Filler-Corn, HB 1878 (I) See HB1434; Ebbin, HB 2049 (F); Norment, SB 746 (F); Houck, SB 748 (I) See SB745; Smith, SB 749 (I) See SB745; Norment, SB 1186 (I) See SB745)

Marijuana, synthetic; creates new category therefor as series of controlled substances listed in Schedule I, penalties for possession, etc. Amending §§ 18.2-248.01, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-308.4, and 54.1-3446; adding § 18.2-248.1:1. (Patron-McDougle, SB 926 (I) See SB745)

Medicaid fraud; court to order restitution for any loss caused by a felony conviction of making a false statement in applications. Amending § 32.1-314. (Patron-Peace, HB 2035 (Chapter 479); Smith, SB 1215 (Chapter 444))

Medical Fraud Control Unit; authorizes Attorney General to appoint investigators. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 18.2-308; adding § 32.1-320.1. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 2454 (F))

Methamphetamine labs; penalty if present in same place as child, mentally incapacitated person, or physically helpless person. Amending § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1766 (F))

Methamphetamines; manufacturing, selling, giving, possessing with intent to manufacture, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-248.02 and 18.2-248.03. (Patron-Wampler, SB 1415 (F))

Methamphetamines; possession of certain substances with intent to manufacture, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1449 (F); Kilgore, HB 1987 (F); Northam, SB 962 (F))

Misdemeanor; maximum fine is raised each July 1, starting July 1, 2012. Amending § 18.2-11. (Patron-Wagner, SB 857 (F))

Missing and Exploited Children, National Center for; law enforcement to forward digital images of child pornography to Center. Adding § 19.2-390.4. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1955 (F))

No trespassing signs; authority for posting on property. Amending § 18.2-119. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HB 1461 (Chapter 195))

Obscenity; modifies educational, artistic, and theatrical exemption to laws. Amending § 18.2-383. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1954 (F))

Patient records; falsifying records with intent to defraud is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-260.1. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1605 (Chapter 204))

Prostitution; establishment of enhanced enforcement areas to deter. Adding § 15.2-926.3. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1673 (F))

Prostitution; expungement of charge if person was forced to engage. Amending §§ 18.2-346 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Comstock, HB 2440 (F))

Protective orders; authorizes a judicial officer to require that a respondent be subject to GPS monitoring. Amending §§ 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 18.2-60.3, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 20-103. (Patron-Pogge, HB 164 (CD); Armstrong, HB 656 (CD))

Protective orders; definition, makes numerous changes to laws governing family abuse, and stalking protective orders. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.2, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 18.2-57.2, 18.2-60.3, 18.2-60.4, 19.2-81.3, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, 19.2-387.1, 19.2-390, and 52-45. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1364 (I) See SB1222)

Protective orders; expands class of persons eligible to obtain. Amending §§ 16.1-69.55, 16.1-228, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 17.1-213, 17.1-272, 18.2-60.4, 19.2-81.3, 19.2-120, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, and 19.2-152.10; adding § 19.2-152.7:1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2063 (Chapter 480); Barker, SB 1222 (Chapter 445))

Protective orders; expands class of persons who may be issued order from victims of stalking, etc. Amending §§ 17.1-272, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1876 (I) See HB2063; Hanger, SB 1091 (I) See SB1222)

Protective orders; makes numerous changes to laws governing family abuse and stalking orders, penalty. Amending §§ 16.1-69.55, 16.1-228, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.2, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 17.1-213, 18.2-57.2, 18.2-60.3, 18.2-60.4, 19.2-81.3, 19.2-120, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, 19.2-387.1, 19.2-390, and 52-45. (Patron-Toscano, HB 2422 (I) See HB2063)

Protective orders, preliminary; makes prohibition on purchasing and transporting firearms applicable to persons where a petition alleging abuse or neglect has been filed. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1779 (Chapter 402); Reynolds, SB 754 (Chapter 373))

Protective orders, preliminary; makes prohibition on purchasing and transporting firearms applicable to persons whose orders contain a finding of abuse or neglect. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 758 (F))

Providing alcohol to an underage person; person who purchases is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 4.1-306. (Patron-Herring, HB 1496 (Chapter 31))

Pseudoephedrine; prohibited from being sold without a prescription. Amending § 54.1-3450; repealing § 18.2-248.8. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 878 (F))

Public officials, certain; any person who threatens to kill or injure is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-60. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 1460 (F); Villanueva, HB 2493 (F))

Public transportation service; person who obstructs, hinders, or interferes with operation or operator of a transit vehicle is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-414.3. (Patron-Torian, HB 2248 (F); Marsden, SB 588 (CD))

Publication of unlawful photographs; penalty. Amending § 18.2-386.1. (Patron-Edwards, SB 826 (F))

Reckless driving; expands list to include parking lot, etc. Amending § 46.2-864. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2485 (Chapter 280))

Reckless driving; failing to stop at any school bus which is stopped for purpose of taking on or discharging children, etc. Amending § 46.2-859. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1469 (I) See HB2043; Anderson, HB 2043 (Chapter 326); Marsden, SB 769 (Chapter 325))

Reckless driving; raises threshold for speeding from 80 miles per hour to 90 miles per hour. Amending §§ 46.2-862 and 46.2-878.3. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2322 (F))

Reckless driving; removes driving in excess of 80 mph regardless of speed as an instance thereof. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 2350 (F))

Reckless driving offenses; person who recklessly violates a traffic light. Adding § 46.2-867.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1993 (F))

Reckless handling of firearms; revocation of hunting license. Amending § 18.2-56.1. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1411 (Chapter 684))

Restoration of firearms rights; any person may petition court to restore his right after being acquitted by reason of insanity, etc. Amending §§ 18.2-308.1:1, 18.2-308.1:2, 18.2-308.1:3, and 18.2-308.2:1. (Patron-Athey, HB 1699 (Chapter 775))

Restricted license; authorizes court to issue to travel to and from jail when defendant is on work release. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2362 (Chapter 592))

Sales of secondhand building materials; chief of police may refuse to issue a permit to allow a person to engage in business if applicant has been convicted of a felony within three years preceding application. Amending §§ 59.1-117, 59.1-118, 59.1-119, 59.1-120 through 59.1-123, and 59.1-125; adding § 59.1-116.1. (Patron-Wagner, SB 854 (Chapter 836))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; any court order or plea that provides that a person is not required to register is invalid and void ab initio. Adding § 9.1-923. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1208 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; joint subcommittee to study efficacy of establishment of additional similar registries. (Patron-Carrico, HJR 594 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; no court order or plea shall state that a person is not required to register. Amending § 9.1-901. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2412 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; written notice to sex offenders of applicable laws. Adding § 9.1-923. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2382 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; makes procedural changes to registration and reregistration procedures set forth. Amending §§ 9.1-903 and 9.1-905. (Patron-Watts, HB 1628 (F))

Sex offender registry; clarifies several provisions regarding use of an affidavit in criminal proceeding for failure to register. Amending §§ 18.2-472.1 and 19.2-188.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 927 (Chapter 285))

Sex offender registry; penalties when registrants do not disclose physical and mailing addresses for all real property owned in State. Amending §§ 9.1-903, 9.1-904, 9.1-905, and 9.1-913. (Patron-Dance, HB 1579 (F))

Sex offender registry; requires registration when a person 18 years of age or older is convicted of consensual sex with a child 15 years of age or older. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-903, 9.1-904, 9.1-913, and 18.2-361. (Patron-Stanley, SB 1409 (F))

Sex offender registry; Virginia State Crime Commission to study requirements. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 348 (P))

Sex offenders; prohibiting entry onto school grounds during school-related activities. Amending § 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Norment, SB 1185 (Chapter 855); Newman, SB 1318 (Chapter 648))

Sex offenders; prohibiting entry onto school grounds or other property, penalty. Amending § 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Landes, HB 1523 (F); Bell, Robert B., HB 2066 (Chapter 796))

Sexual abuse; extends limitations period for actions committed during infancy or incapacity of abused person, etc. Amending § 8.01-243. (Patron-Albo, HB 1476 (Chapter 617); Quayle, SB 1145 (Chapter 641))

Sexual offenses; prohibits convicted adult from residing in proximity to children, penalty. Amending § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-Oder, HB 1823 (F))

Sexually violent predators; conditional release of those civilly committed. Adding § 37.2-922. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1470 (F))

Sexually violent predators; establishes a procedure for rescission of a respondent’s refusal to participate with a mental health examination. Amending §§ 37.2-901, 37.2-906, 37.2-907, and 37.2-910. (Patron-Athey, HB 1698 (Chapter 448); Obenshain, SB 1275 (Chapter 446))

Smoking; prohibited on any public playground, penalty. Adding § 18.2-511.2. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1933 (F))

Solicitation of children; unlawful when an adult misrepresents his identity, entices minor to enter motor vehicle. Adding § 18.2-47.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2396 (F))

Stalking; person who commits second or subsequent offense within five years of conviction is guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending §§ 18.2-60.3 and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2356 (F))

Street gang; punishment for predicate act. Amending § 18.2-46.2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1781 (F))

Surreptitious photographs; any person who publishes is in violation of prohibiting upskirting, etc., for financial gain, or on web, is guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-386.1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2257 (F))

Telecommunications devices; prohibiting use of obscene, vulgar language including electronic messages. Amending § 18.2-427. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2059 (Chapter 246))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility for assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Amending § 63.2-505.2. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1238 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 226 (CD); Watts, HB 1632 (F))

Terrorism, federal; those accused or convicted shall not be held in custody in any state, regional, or local correction facility. Adding § 53.1-21.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 15 (CD))

Threats of death or bodily injury; penalty. Amending § 18.2-60. (Patron-Martin, SB 813 (F))

Tobacco products; wrappings may be sold only in places that are not open to general public and not accessible to minors. Amending § 18.2-371.2. (Patron-Oder, HB 2223 (F); McDougle, SB 929 (F))

Trespassing vehicles; regulation of removal by localities. Amending § 46.2-1232. (Patron-Rust, HB 1956 (F); Marsden, SB 1179 (F))

Vehicle race; raises penalty for causing death of another person while engaging in to a mandatory minimum 20 years. Amending § 46.2-865.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1018 (F))

Violent felony; possession of firearm on school property prohibited, penalty. Amending §§ 17.1-805 and 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 903 (Chapter 282))

Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; issuance of civil investigative demands. Amending § 8.01-216.2. (Patron-Petersen, SB 831 (F))

Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; provides that designee of Attorney General may issue civil investigative demands. Amending §§ 8.01-216.2, 8.01-216.3, 8.01-216.8, 8.01-216.9, 8.01-216.10, and 8.01-216.17. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1262 (Chapter 676))

Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; repeals authority of Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands. Repealing §§ 8.01-216.10 through 8.01-216.18. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1314 (I) See SB831)

Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; waiver of sovereign immunity. Amending §§ 8.01-216.2 and 8.01-216.8. (Patron-Janis, HB 1399 (Chapter 651))

Virginia Racing Commission; authorized restricted wagering facilities, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-326, 59.1-369, and 59.1-392. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1832 (Chapter 732))

Virginia Retirement System; loss of benefits for certain felony convictions. Amending §§ 51.1-153, 51.1-205, 51.1-216, and 51.1-305; adding § 51.1-124.13. (Patron-Jones, HB 2095 (Chapter 483))

Worker Misclassification Act; created. Adding §§ 40.1-28.13 through 40.1-28.22. (Patron-Lucas, SB 34 (CD))

Workplace Fraud Act; established. Adding §§ 40.1-28.13 through 40.1-28.31. (Patron-Puckett, SB 377 (CD))