2013 SESSION

Convened January 9, 2013
Adjourned sine die February 23, 2013
Reconvened April 3, 2013
Adjourned sine die April 3, 2013

CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY

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

(C) Carried over from 2012 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 11/29/2012

Abortion; eliminates requirement that pregnant woman undergo mandatory transabdominal ultrasound prior to procedure. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1775 (F); Northam, SB 1332 (F))

Abortion; no physician shall be subject to civil penalty for failure to perform or supervise performance of ultrasound imaging. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1776 (F))

Abortion; removes requirement that a woman undergo transabdominal ultrasound prior to procedure. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Kory, HB 1560 (F); Northam, SB 1082 (F))

Abortion, forced or coerced; prohibited, penalty. Adding § 18.2-71.2. (Patron-Smith, SB 277 (CD))

Adjudication of certain crimes; penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 18.2-104, and 18.2-250.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 203 (CD))

Aggravated malicious wounding; penalty. Amending §§ 16.1-269.1 and 18.2-51.2. (Patron-Stanley, SB 751 (F))

Alcohol, open container; no person shall possess in passenger area of motor vehicle, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-800.3. (Patron-Barker, SB 843 (F))

Alcoholic beverages; any person, who does not require evidence of legal age, is guilty of Class 3 misdemeanor, student identification card shall not constitute bona fide evidence of legal age. Amending § 4.1-304. (Patron-Head, HB 1720 (Chapter 562))

Armed security officers; permits officers, licensed by Department of Criminal Justice Services, to carry firearms onto a private or religious school or child day center property if such officer is hired to provide protection to students, employees, and children. Amending §§ 18.2-308.1 and 63.2-1734. (Patron-Cole, HB 1582 (Chapter 416))

Assault and battery; adds employees of local or regional correctional facility directly involved in care, treatment, etc., of inmates within enhanced penalty provision. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Albo, HB 1850 (Chapter 748))

Assault and battery; adds magistrates within enhanced penalty provision. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Petersen, SB 853 (Chapter 711); Ebbin, SB 966 (I) See SB853)

Assault and battery; adds prison contractor to class of people victimized in prisons, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Northam, SB 547 (CD))

Assault and battery; adds volunteer firefighter or any emergency medical services personnel member, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Morris, HB 1927 (Chapter 698))

Assault and battery; changes conditions for applying aggravated penalty when assault is against law-enforcement officers and certain other officials. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 2247 (F))

Assault and battery; Class 1 misdemeanor against a family or household member. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 19.2-120, 19.2-120.1, and 37.2-506. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 992 (CD); Herring, SB 224 (CD))

Assault and battery; includes campus police officers within enhanced penalty provision. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Yost, HB 1380 (F))

Assault and battery; includes certain employees of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, penalty. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Miller, HB 1751 (F); Vogel, SB 1182 (F))

Cannabinoids, research chemicals, synthetic; additional cannabimimetic agents, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446. (Patron-Herring, SB 1083 (Chapter 785))

Cannabinoids, research chemicals, synthetic; penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1843 (I) See HB1941; Smith, SB 1318 (I) See SB1083)

Cannabinoids, research chemicals, synthetic; penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-248.1:1 and 54.1-3446. Emergency. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1941 (Chapter 295))

Castle doctrine; allowing use of physical force by person in his dwelling against person who unlawfully entered dwelling without permission of occupant. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 48 (CD))

Charitable gaming; authorizes network bingo. Amending §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.28, 18.2-340.33, and 58.1-3732.1; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.34:2. (Patron-Albo, HB 2178 (Chapter 350); Vogel, SB 930 (Chapter 36))

Charitable gaming; authorizes network bingo, effective date. Amending §§ 18.2-334.2, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, 18.2-340.28, 18.2-340.33, and 58.1-3732.1; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.34:2. (Patron-Vogel, SB 452 (CD))

Charitable gaming; sale of pull tabs and other instant bingo games by certain volunteer fire departments or rescue squads. Amending §§ 18.2-340.23 and 18.2-340.28. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1346 (F))

Child abuse and neglect investigations; time limit for reports. Amending § 63.2-1505. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1721 (Chapter 340))

Child abuse investigations; expands class of individuals to include school division employees whom local department of social services must report to local school board. Amending § 63.2-1505. (Patron-Merricks, HB 2193 (Chapter 506))

Child abuse or neglect, alleged; limits authority of person required to make report or conduct an investigation or family assessment in cases. Amending § 63.2-1518. (Patron-Reeves, SB 941 (F))

Child endangerment; relocated to Title 18.2, cruelty and injuries to children, penalty. Amending §§ 8.01-226.5:2, 40.1-103, and 63.2-1530; adding § 18.2-371.1:1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 667 (CD))

Child Pornography Images Registry; exemptions from disclosure, etc. Amending § 19.2-390.3. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1821 (F); Stuart, SB 1211 (F))

Child sexual abuse; Virginia State Crime Commission to study laws and policies governing investigation. (Patron-Albo, HJR 730 (F))

Child sexual abuse, alleged; Virginia State Crime Commission to study laws and policies governing investigation. (Patron-Loupassi, HJR 595 (P))

Child sexual abuse cases; admission of prior sex offenses into evidence, definition of sexual abuse. Adding § 18.2-67.7:1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1766 (F))

Child sexual abuse cases; prior sex offenses against children admissible in evidence. Adding § 18.2-67.7:1. (Patron-Yost, HB 1623 (I) See HB1766; Herring, SB 1114 (F))

Childhood sexual abuse; clarifies discovery rule used to determine when cause of action accrues applies. Amending § 8.01-249. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 1892 (Chapter 292))

Children; failure to report missing, penalty. Amending § 18.2-371.1. (Patron-Stanley, SB 746 (F))

Children; taking indecent liberties, use of communications system to propose sex offenses. Amending §§ 18.2-370 and 18.2-374.3. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1745 (Chapter 423); Reeves, SB 1031 (Chapter 470))

Computer crimes; prohibits use of an electronic device to commit. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.7:1, and 18.2-152.8. (Patron-Miller, HB 1793 (F); Obenshain, SB 1174 (F))

Computer Crimes Act; civil action for violation of Act, limitations period. Amending § 8.01-40.1. (Patron-Rush, HB 1487 (F))

Computer trespass; Class 1 misdemeanor if done unlawfully and Class 6 felony if done maliciously. Amending § 18.2-152.4. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1173 (F))

Concealed handgun permit fees; provides an exemption for certain retired correctional officers. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Puckett, SB 703 (Chapter 135))

Concealed handgun permits; confidentiality of permittee information. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1335 (Chapter 659))

Concealed handgun permits; exception for retired investigator of security division of State Lottery Department. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-O’Quinn, HB 1679 (Chapter 559))

Concealed handgun permits; firearms safety courses. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Torian, HB 1326 (F))

Concealed handgun permits; removes certain requirements for an out-of-state permit to be recognized and accepted in Virginia. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1135 (CD))

Concealed handgun permits and carrying concealed weapons; reorganizing and recodifying law. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3, 16.1-260, 17.1-406, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 18.2-311, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-120.1, 19.2-386.27, and 19.2-386.28; adding §§ 18.2-307.1 and 18.2-308.01 through 18.2-308.015. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 923 (CD))

Concealed handgun permits and concealed weapons; reorganizing and recodifying law related to carrying. Amending §§ 16.1-260, 17.1-406, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308, 18.2-311, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-120.1, 19.2-386.27, 19.2-386.28, and 24.2-643; adding §§ 18.2-307.1 and 18.2-308.01 through 18.2-308.015. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1833 (Chapter 746))

Concealed handgun permittees; criminal history record information check for transfer of certain firearms, exemption. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Merricks, HB 592 (CD))

Concealed handgun permittees; exemption from criminal history record information check for transfers of firearms in State for persons holding valid Virginia-issued permit. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 859 (CD))

Constitutional amendment; General Assembly may provide by law for 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-Morrissey, HJR 563 (F); Ware, O., HJR 603 (F); Carr, HJR 664 (F))

Constitutional amendment; General Assembly may provide by law for restoration of civil rights to persons who have been convicted of nonviolent felonies and who have completed service of their sentences (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Herring, HJR 535 (F); Tyler, HJR 585 (F); Lopez, HJR 672 (F); James, HJR 674 (F); Miller, Y.B., SJR 35 (CD))

Constitutional amendment; General Assembly shall provide by law 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-Farrell, HJR 547 (F))

Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of violent felonies, executive clemency (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II and Section 12 of Article V. (Patron-Lucas, SJR 266 (F))

Constitutional amendment; voting rights of any person convicted of nonviolent felony, excluding felony drug offenses or election fraud, shall be restored immediately upon completion of sentence, including any term of probation or parole (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HJR 721 (F); McEachin, SJR 321 (I) See SJR266)

Contempt appeal; allows circuit court judge to sit without a jury to hear from judgment of district court. Amending § 18.2-459. (Patron-Stanley, SB 870 (Chapter 615))

Contraband cigarettes, tax-paid; increases penalty for possession with intent to distribute. Amending § 58.1-1017.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1783 (Chapter 567); Howell, SB 1017 (Chapter 623))

Contractors, Board for; licensure of tree care service providers, penalties. Adding §§ 54.1-1147 through 54.1-1155. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1267 (F))

Counterfeit cigarettes; any person, who knowingly distributes or possesses with intent to distribute amount fewer than 10 cartons, guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending §§ 18.2-246.13, 18.2-246.14, 18.2-246.15, and 19.2-245.01. (Patron-Herring, HB 2056 (F); Howell, SB 1019 (Chapter 625))

Criminal activity; authorizes attorney for State to petition circuit court to freeze an account or safe deposit box owned or held by person charged. Adding § 19.2-10.3. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 2267 (F))

Criminal history background checks and barrier crimes; joint subcommittee to study related laws. (Patron-Edwards, SJR 311 (F))

Criminal history background record checks; clarifies list of barrier crimes for individuals seeking employment or seeking to provide contract services at nursing homes, home care organizations, etc. Amending §§ 15.2-914, 19.2-389, 19.2-392.02, 22.1-296.3, 32.1-162.9:1, 63.2-1702, 63.2-1704, 63.2-1717, 63.2-1720, 63.2-1721, and 63.2-1722 through 63.2-1726; adding §§ 32.1-162.15:1, 37.2-441, 37.2-442, 37.2-443, 63.2-1720.1, and 63.2-1721.1 through 63.2-1721.4; repealing §§ 32.1-126.01, 37.2-314, 37.2-408.1, 37.2-416, 37.2-506, 37.2-607, 63.2-901.1, 63.2-1601.1, and 63.2-1719. (Patron-Edwards, SB 868 (F))

Criminal history record information check; Department of State Police required to provide an expedited process when resident of State presents valid-issued Virginia concealed handgun permit. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2342 (F))

Criminal history record information check; elimination of fees. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1012 (CD))

Criminal history record information check; making false statements, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-McDougle, SB 435 (CD))

Criminal history record information check; required forms provided by State Police to include name, birth date, gender, etc., upon sale of a firearm. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Ruff, SB 429 (CD))

Criminal history record information check; transfer of rifles and shotguns. Amending §§ 16.1-253.5, 16.1-305, and 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Black, SB 612 (CD))

Criminal history record information checks and protective order registry; information shall be made available to Attorney General of United States for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background check to determine person’s eligibility to possess or purchase firearm. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-387.1, 19.2-389, and 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2240 (F))

Criminal history record information checks and protective order registry; information shall be made available to Attorney General of United States for purposes of using National Instant Criminal Background Check System to determine person’s eligibility to possess, purchase, or receive a firearm. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-387.1, 19.2-389, and 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1299 (F))

Criminal history record information checks upon handgun purchases; maintenance and dissemination of registry information. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-387.1, 19.2-389, and 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 237 (CD))

Criminal street gang predicate offenses; penalties. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1847 (Chapter 573); McDougle, SB 1205 (Chapter 645))

Dangerous wild animals; Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, etc. Adding §§ 29.1-578 through 29.1-586. (Patron-Peace, HB 1242 (CD))

Dangerous wild animals; Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer, etc., posting of security by previous owner of animals. Adding §§ 29.1-578 through 29.1-586. (Patron-Lucas, SB 477 (CD))

Driving under influence of alcohol; any person convicted of fourth or subsequent offense within any time period is guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Morris, HB 1928 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; any person convicted of subsequent offense is guilty of Class 6 felony, mandatory minimum term of one year imprisonment and mandatory minimum fine of $1,000. Amending §§ 18.2-270, 18.2-271, and 46.2-391. (Patron-Morris, HB 1559 (Chapter 415); Norment, SB 1272 (Chapter 655))

Driving under influence of alcohol; defendant’s blood or breath tested, exemplary damages. Amending § 8.01-44.5. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1909 (F); McDougle, SB 1169 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; persons convicted of first offense to wear transdermal alcohol monitoring device. Amending §§ 18.2-271.1 and 18.2-272. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1103 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; presumption that blood alcohol concentration at time of incident is at least as high as test result as shown in certificate issued or certificate of analysis for blood test administered, test admissible as evidence, exemplary damages. Amending § 8.01-44.5. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1112 (Chapter 636))

Drone; willfully impeding hunting, Class 3 misdemeanor. Amending § 29.1-521.1. (Patron-Ruff, SB 954 (F))

Drug-free and gang-free zones; enhanced penalties for activities or drug manufacture, etc., with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of multifamily housing for older persons. Amending §§ 18.2-46.3:3 and 18.2-255.2. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 1811 (F))

DUI offenders; compliance with State ignition interlock requirements if convicted out-of-state. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1647 (F))

Elderly or incapacitated adults; financial exploitation, penalties. Adding §§ 18.2-178.1 and 19.2-386.35. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1781 (F); Herring, SB 1258 (I) See SB706)

Elderly or incapacitated adults; financial exploitation, penalty is a Class 3 felony. Amending § 18.2-369. (Patron-Watts, HB 1455 (I) See HB1682)

Election fraud; Class 6 felony to solicit five or fewer violations of election law provisions governing illegal voting and registration activities. Adding § 24.2-1004.1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 793 (F))

Electronic tracking devices; person who installs or places device without consent to track location of any person is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-May, HB 1981 (Chapter 434))

Electronic tracking devices; person who uses without consent to track location of another person is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-May, HB 807 (CD))

Explosive devices or firearms; person, who possesses within any primary or secondary school and higher educational institution building with intent to commit violent felony, is guilty of Class 2 felony. Amending §§ 18.2-85 and 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1377 (F))

False advertising; exempts real estate brokers and salespersons from criminal and civil liability. Amending §§ 18.2-216 and 59.1-68.3. (Patron-Yancey, HB 724 (CD))

False lien or encumbrance; filing against real or personal property of another, penalty. Adding § 18.2-213.2. (Patron-Garrett, SB 811 (Chapter 454))

Felonies by prisoners; penalties. Amending § 53.1-203. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1279 (CD); Northam, SB 586 (CD))

Firearms; Class 2 misdemeanor for person who is not licensed dealer to sell, rent, etc., to any other person who is not licensed dealer. Adding § 18.2-308.1:01. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1136 (F))

Firearms; criminal history information check required to sell, transfer, etc., determination also has been received by Department of State Police. Adding § 18.2-308.2:4. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 1232 (I) See SB1136)

Firearms; criminal history record information check required for any purchase, transfer without verification, Class 6 felony. Adding § 18.2-308.2:4. (Patron-Deeds, SB 1281 (F))

Firearms; criminal history records check required for transfer, penalties. Amending §§ 54.1-4200 and 54.1-4201.1; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-Howell, SB 911 (I) See SB1001; Marsh, SB 1001 (F))

Firearms; failure to report those lost or stolen, penalty. Adding § 18.2-287.5. (Patron-Ward, HB 2281 (F); Ebbin, SB 965 (I) See SB786)

Firearms; increases penalties for use, display, or discharge during commission of certain felonies. Amending § 18.2-53.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2235 (F))

Firearms; person guilty of Class 4 felony if sells, barters, etc., to any person he knows is prohibited from possessing or transporting, exception. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:1 and 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Garrett, SB 1378 (Chapter 797))

Firearms; possession of weapons following conviction of certain crimes, penalty. Amending § 19.2-386.28; adding § 18.2-308.1:6. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1410 (F))

Firearms; prohibition of sale, transfer, etc., of certain magazines, penalties. Amending § 19.2-386.29; adding § 18.2-309.1. (Patron-Lopez, HB 2251 (F))

Firearms; prohibits selling, etc., to legally incompetent or mentally incapacitated persons. Amending § 18.2-308.2:1. (Patron-Hope, HB 2221 (F))

Firearms; prohibits selling, etc., to legally incompetent or mentally incapacitated persons, estimated amount of necessary appropriation cannot be determined for periods of commitment. Amending § 18.2-308.2:1. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 1109 (F))

Firearms; removes specific exception for possession on public school property, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Kory, HB 1693 (F))

Firearms; requires background check for any purchase and requires Department of State Police to establish process for sellers to obtain such check from licensed firearm dealers. Adding § 18.2-308.2:4. (Patron-Hope, HB 2025 (F))

Firearms; residency of armed forces members for purposes of purchases in State shall include both member’s permanent duty post and nearby state in which member resides. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2317 (Chapter 450); Vogel, SB 1363 (Chapter 662))

Firearms; transportation or possession within residence of victim by persons subject to emergency protective orders and has been served with protective order, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Favola, SB 864 (F))

Firearms; transportation or possession within residence of victim by persons subject to emergency protective orders, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Favola, SB 554 (CD))

Firearms and ammunition; temporary seizure, penalty. Adding §§ 18.2-60.5 and 18.2-308.1:6. (Patron-Krupicka, HB 2263 (F))

Firearms and firearms magazines, certain; unlawful to sell, import, etc., penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.2:01; adding § 18.2-309.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 2207 (F))

Firearms and other weapons; removing prohibition against carrying in air carrier airport terminals. Amending § 18.2-287.01. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1052 (CD))

Firearms, lost or stolen; duty of law enforcement, appropriate information to be entered into Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN). Adding § 18.2-309.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 786 (F))

Firearms magazines; prohibits any person from selling, bartering, or transferring those designed to hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Amending §§ 16.1-278.9, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308.2:01, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.7, and 18.2-308.8; adding § 18.2-309.1. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1148 (F))

Fox and coyote; unlawful to stage or participate in any competition where they are pursued by dogs within an enclosure, misdemeanor. Adding § 29.1-525.2. (Patron-Marsden, SB 1280 (F))

Fox and coyote penning; Class 1 misdemeanor for purpose of hunting or killing with dogs. Adding § 29.1-525.2. (Patron-Marsden, SB 202 (CD))

Fraud; court may vacate judgment of criminal conviction. Adding § 19.2-10.3. (Patron-Ward, HB 1492 (F); Alexander, SB 836 (I) See SB840)

Fraud; court may vacate judgment of criminal conviction or adjudication of person. Adding § 19.2-10.3. (Patron-Locke, SB 840 (F))

Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Reward Fund; amount of reward, duties of State Inspector General, report. Amending §§ 2.2-1202.1, 2.2-3014, 2.2-3705.3, and 2.2-3802. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1845 (Chapter 572); Ruff, SB 1178 (Chapter 690))

Funeral or memorial service disruption; penalty. Adding § 18.2-415.1. (Patron-Puller, SB 434 (CD))

Funeral protests; penalty. Adding § 18.2-415.1. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 707 (CD))

Gang-free zones; adds school bus stops to list of places. Amending § 18.2-46.3:3. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1550 (F))

Handguns; prohibits individuals from purchasing more than one in 30-day period. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Brink, HB 2327 (F))

Handheld personal communications devices; driving while using device for something other than verbal communication punishable as reckless driving. Amending §§ 46.2-341.20 and 46.2-853; repealing § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 1360 (I) See HB1907; Loupassi, HB 1848 (I) See HB1907)

Handheld personal communications devices; mandatory minimum fine of $250 when convicted of reckless driving when in violation of certain provisions, fine of $125 for first offense for texting while driving. Amending §§ 46.2-868 and 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1907 (Chapter 752); Norment, SB 1222 (Chapter 790))

Handheld personal communications devices; primary offense for texting while driving, increases penalties, violation of provision. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1160 (I) See SB1222)

Handheld personal communications devices; prohibits use while operating motor vehicle, etc., and makes such use primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 1495 (I) See HB1907)

Handheld personal communications devices; texting while driving is punishable as reckless driving, exception. Amending § 46.2-341.20; adding § 46.2-853.1; repealing § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1238 (I) See SB1222)

Handheld personal communications devices; texting while driving motor vehicle primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 1357 (I) See HB1907)

Handheld personal communications devices; texting while driving, reckless driving. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1883 (I) See HB1907)

Handheld personal communications devices; using while driving on bridge or in a tunnel, primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1005 (F))

Hoax explosive devices; imitation weapons of terrorism, increased penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-46.6 and 18.2-85. (Patron-Ransone, HB 1411 (F))

Hoax explosive devices; increases penalty for use, construction, etc. Amending § 18.2-85. (Patron-Stuart, SB 712 (F))

Human trafficking hotline; posted notices required in truck stops, civil penalties assessed by Department of Labor and Industry. Amending § 40.1-11.3. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1292 (F))

Human trafficking hotline; posted notices required in truck stops, civil penalties assessed by Department of Labor and Industry, an employer is not required to use a notice produced by Department. Amending § 40.1-11.3. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2061 (Chapter 304))

Identity theft; victim assistance, restitution, penalties. Amending § 18.2-186.3. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1684 (Chapter 420); Stanley, SB 1010 (Chapter 466))

Incapacitated adults; crimes against person, penalty. Adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Minchew, HB 1603 (I) See HB1682)

Incest; clarifies definition of parent. Amending § 18.2-366. (Patron-Norment, SB 1130 (F))

Inmates; carnal knowledge, expansion to include defendants on bond, penalty is Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-64.2. (Patron-Wilt, HB 2294 (Chapter 602))

Interpreters; cost shall be borne by non-English-speaking defendant if he is convicted of criminal offense. Amending § 19.2-164. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 173 (CD); Stuart, SB 184 (CD))

Juvenile and adult facilities; punishment for certain offenses committed within facilities, etc. Amending §§ 18.2-48.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-431.1, 18.2-473.1 through 18.2-476, and 18.2-477.2. (Patron-Reeves, SB 1033 (Chapter 782))

Juvenile correctional centers; offenses committed by persons committed to Department of Juvenile Justice, communication with prisoners with intent to disrupt institutional operations. Amending §§ 18.2-48.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-431.1, 18.2-473.1 through 18.2-476, and 18.2-477.2. (Patron-Peace, HB 2065 (Chapter 707))

Juvenile life sentences; person sentenced for nonhomicide offense to petition court for modification of sentence. Amending § 16.1-272. (Patron-Marsden, SB 390 (CD))

Juvenile offenders; persons, who are sentenced to more than 25 years for nonhomicide offense committed while juvenile, to petition court for modification of sentence. Amending § 16.1-272. (Patron-Marsden, SB 808 (F))

Juvenile offenders; punishment for conviction of certain felonies. Amending §§ 18.2-10, 18.2-67.5:3, and 19.2-297.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 809 (F))

Landlord and tenant laws; early termination of rental agreements by victims of family abuse, sexual abuse, or criminal sexual assault. Adding §§ 55-225.16 and 55-248.21:2. (Patron-Howell, SB 1004 (Chapter 531))

Larceny; court may require accused to undergo an assessment and enter treatment or education program, if first offense may be placed on probation. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335, and 19.2-336; adding § 18.2-96.2. (Patron-Reeves, SB 71 (CD))

Law-enforcement officer; impersonating an officer while committing certain acts. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1634 (F))

Law-enforcement officer; impersonating any local, city, county, state, or federal law-enforcement officer is Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1358 (Chapter 410))

Law-enforcement officer; impersonating peace officer, or any local, city, county, state, or federal law-enforcement officer is Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1128 (Chapter 638))

Law-enforcement officer or other public safety personnel; impersonating, penalty. Amending §§ 15.2-1612, 18.2-174, and 18.2-174.1. (Patron-Landes, HB 1955 (Chapter 431))

Lethality assessment program; Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish for first responders. Amending §§ 9.1-102 and 9.1-116.1. (Patron-Herring, SB 1061 (F))

Lewd and lascivious cohabitation; eliminates crime. Repealing § 18.2-345. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 969 (Chapter 621))

Littering and illegal dumping; person convicted ordered to perform mandatory minimum of 10 hours of community service. Amending § 33.1-346; repealing § 33.1-346.1. (Patron-Smith, SB 1166 (Chapter 156))

Mandatory minimum sentences; no person while serving portion of sentence is eligible to participate in work release program, unless person is committed to Department of Criminal Justice and is participating in work or education program. Amending § 18.2-12.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 2008 (F))

Mandatory minimum sentences; terms of confinement or imprisonment to be served consecutively. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2, 18.2-46.3:3, 18.2-60.4, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 18.2-154, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-374.1, and 18.2-374.1:1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2269 (Chapter 761); Stuart, SB 832 (Chapter 774))

Medical assistance fraud investigations; authorizes Attorney General or his authorized representative to serve subpoenas in fraud cases. Amending § 32.1-320. (Patron-Garrett, SB 949 (F))

Medical Fraud Control Unit; Attorney General to appoint investigators. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 18.2-308; adding § 32.1-320.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 439 (CD))

Mentally incapacitated persons; financial exploitation, penalty. Adding § 18.2-178.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1682 (Chapter 419); Stuart, SB 706 (Chapter 452))

Methamphetamine; adds ammonium nitrate to list of substances of which possession of two or more with intent to manufacture is punishable as Class 6 felony, provisions of this act may result in net increase in periods of imprisonment or commitment. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1806 (Chapter 426))

Methamphetamine manufactory; penalty for allowing minor under age 15 or mentally incapacitated or physically helpless person of any age to be present in same dwelling. Amending § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1816 (Chapter 743))

Misdemeanors; expungement of criminal record available to petitioner whose charges are dismissed. Amending §19.2-392.2. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 2234 (F))

Misdemeanors; expungement of criminal records, person may file petition 10 years after conviction. Amending § 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Black, SB 725 (F))

Misdemeanors; expungement of police and court records. Amending § 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 1675 (F); Carrico, SB 845 (F))

Murder; increases penalty for conspiracy to commit. Amending § 18.2-22. (Patron-Albo, HB 1431 (F))

Nonconsecutive jail times; authorizes court to sentence defendants convicted of criminal offense to weekend days or nonconsecutive days to permit defendant to retain gainful employment. Amending § 53.1-131.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1266 (F))

Nonviolent misdemeanor convictions; expungement of offense after passage of five years. Amending § 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1925 (F))

Personal property; fraudulent conversion or removal of leased property. Amending § 18.2-118. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1144 (Chapter 536))

Poker; definition of illegal gambling and charitable gaming, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-2456, 18.2-325, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.22, and 18.2-340.33; adding §§ 18.2-340.28:1 and 18.2-340.40 through 18.2-340.56. (Patron-Petersen, SB 172 (CD); Lucas, SB 726 (F))

Postrelease supervision of felons; amends provisions. Amending §§ 18.2-10 and 19.2-295.2. (Patron-Stuart, SB 175 (CD))

Prisoners; prohibits those in correctional facilities from possessing or transporting weapons. Amending § 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1660 (F))

Problem Gambling Treatment Fund; established. Amending §§ 18.2-340.18, 58.1-4022, and 59.1-370.1; adding §§ 37.2-312.2 and 37.2-312.3. (Patron-Greason, HB 2232 (F))

Prostitution; disposition of minors. Amending § 18.2-346. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1991 (F); McEachin, SB 1149 (F))

Prostitution; solicitation of a minor, penalty. Amending § 18.2-346. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1606 (Chapter 417); Howell, SB 1015 (Chapter 467))

Prostitution, forced; expungement of charges. Amending §§ 18.2-346 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 1465 (F))

Prostitution, forced; expungement of charges when person was abducted. Amending §§ 18.2-346 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 1541 (F))

Prostitution, forced; vacating conviction, expungement of police and court records. Adding § 19.2-392.5. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 1273 (F))

Rape; person who has sexual intercourse with complaining witness, accomplished against witness’s will by coercion. Amending § 18.2-61. (Patron-Stuart, SB 21 (CD))

Real property tax; concerning validity of valuation of property, new or increased assessment is authorized if error of assessment is due to fraud by taxpayer. Amending §§ 58.1-3903 and 58.1-3981. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 483 (CD))

Reckless driving; eliminates 80 mph or faster provision and allows speed limits of 80 mph on toll roads, including high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes. Amending §§ 46.2-862 and 46.2-870. (Patron-Yancey, HB 1949 (F))

Reckless driving; prohibits a person from overtaking or passing another vehicle at certain intersections when pedestrian is present. Amending § 46.2-858. (Patron-Kory, HB 1895 (F))

Reckless driving; removes driving in excess of 80 mph regardless of applicable maximum speed limit. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1371 (F); Black, SB 694 (F))

School boards; training for persons designated to carry concealed handguns on school property. Amending §§ 9.1-102, 9.1-184, 18.2-282, 18.2-308, and 18.2-308.1; adding § 22.1-279.10. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1557 (F))

School bus stops; local school boards shall develop and implement policies for minimizing number of stops located within 500 feet of residence of a registered sex offender, etc. Amending § 22.1-79.3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1369 (F))

School security officers; officers shall be retired law-enforcement officers or persons who have been certified as an officer within previous five years of employment. Amending §§ 9.1-101, 9.1-102, 9.1-110, 9.1-184, 18.2-57, 18.2-308.1, and 51.1-155. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2277 (F))

Sentencing guidelines; definition of violent felony. Amending § 17.1-805. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1746 (Chapter 424); Stuart, SB 1214 (Chapter 647))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration verification, Department of Corrections or Community Supervision shall accept verification performed by State Police. Amending § 9.1-907. (Patron-Ingram, HB 1653 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; adds to list of offenses requiring registration. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1862 (Chapter 750); Reeves, SB 1032 (Chapter 781))

Sex offender registry; prior convictions of person. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-Newman, SB 1037 (F))

Sex offense; felony punishment for subsequent misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-67.5:1. (Patron-Garrett, SB 668 (CD); Garrett, SB 801 (F))

Sex-selective abortions; penalty for person who performs. Amending § 18.2-76; adding § 18.2-71.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1316 (F))

Sexual abuse of child; increases penalty for any adult who commits an act of abuse with child under age 15. Amending § 18.2-67.4:2. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1518 (F))

Sexual offenses; prohibiting proximity to children, penalty. Amending § 18.2-370.2. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1152 (F))

Stalking; Class 6 felony for conviction of second offense within five years of prior conviction. Amending §§ 18.2-60.3 and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2211 (Chapter 759))

Stalking; includes electronic transmissions that produce a visual or textual message. Amending § 18.2-60.3. (Patron-Herring, SB 1063 (F))

State legislative buildings; prohibits possession of firearms while in Capitol Square, including in the Capitol of Virginia, etc., exception. Adding § 18.2-283.2. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 1012 (F))

State legislative buildings; prohibits possession of weapons in the Capitol of Virginia or any other state-owned building except by any person who lawfully possesses handgun. Adding § 18.2-283.2. (Patron-Hope, HB 1391 (F))

State or local employees; filing fraudulent liens or encumbrances against, penalty. Adding § 18.2-213.2. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1113 (I) See SB811)

Student teachers and student teacher supervisors; fingerprinting, criminal history records check, and child abuse and neglect data. Amending § 19.2-389; adding §§ 22.1-290.2 through 22.1-290.5. (Patron-Yost, HB 1537 (F))

Suspended or revoked license; driving recklessly causing death of another person, penalty. Adding § 18.2-36.3. (Patron-Head, HB 1567 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1458 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies, person who fails or refuses to participate in periodic drug testing ineligible for benefits. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Favola, SB 835 (F))

Testimony by custodians of records, lab analysts, etc.; use of two-way electronic video and audio communication. Amending §§ 18.2-472.1 and 19.2-187.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 2007 (F))

Trespasser; possessor of real property not liable for injury, exception. Adding § 8.01-219.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 2004 (Chapter 217))

Unemployment compensation; noncharging of overpayments, penalty for fraudulent claims. Amending §§ 60.2-618 and 60.2-619; adding §§ 60.2-528.1 and 60.2-636. (Patron-Watkins, SB 775 (Chapter 771))

Unemployment compensation; notices of penalties for fraudulent claims for benefits, failure of claimant to receive notices. Adding § 60.2-636. (Patron-Ransone, HB 1707 (Chapter 740))

Unlawful photographs and video; Class 6 felony for a person to publish on Internet, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-386.1 and 19.2-249.2. (Patron-Edwards, SB 96 (CD); Edwards, SB 763 (F))

Vessel accident; requires passengers 18 years of age or older to report, penalty. Amending § 29.1-740. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 8 (CD))

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; access to criminal and other records held by public bodies engaged in criminal law-enforcement activities. Amending §§ 2.2-3706, 2.2-3711, and 15.2-1713.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 1264 (Chapter 695))

Virginia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; created, penalty. Adding §§ 18.2-76.3 through 18.2-76.13. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1285 (CD))

Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act; adds possession with intent to distribute tax-paid contraband cigarettes as qualifying offense. Amending § 18.2-513. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1780 (F); Howell, SB 1020 (Chapter 626))

Virginia Riverboat Gaming Commission; created, penalties. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-128, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, 4.1-233, 33.1-23.03:1, and 33.1-23.03:2; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-587. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1369 (F))

Virginia Toll Mitigation Act and Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; Commission created, penalty. Amending §§ 2.2-204, 2.2-3705.3, 2.2-3711, 4.1-100, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233; adding §§ 11-16.1, 18.2-334.5, 33.1-223.2:29, and 59.1-550 through 59.1-585. (Patron-Lucas, SB 714 (F))

Voters; Central Criminal Records Exchange to submit monthly list to State Board of all registered voters, notification to general registrar of any felony conviction. Amending §§ 19.2-389, 24.2-114, and 24.2-409. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 1765 (Chapter 491))

Warrants; requirement for certain telecommunications records. Amending §§ 18.2-152.17 and 19.2-70.3. (Patron-Carr, HB 1904 (F))

Wearing a mask; exception to criminal punishment. Amending § 18.2-422. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 1810 (F))

Welfare and other entitlement fraud; penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-186.2, 32.1-321.4, 63.2-522, and 63.2-523. (Patron-Stuart, SB 24 (CD))

Writ of actual innocence; joint petition by convicted felon and attorney for State. Adding §§ 19.2-327.2:1 and 19.2-327.10:1. (Patron-Herring, HB 1919 (F))

Writ of actual innocence; petition by juvenile adjudicated delinquent by a circuit court of felony charge. Amending §§ 19.2-327.1, 19.2-327.2, 19.2-327.3, 19.2-327.5, and 19.2-327.10 through 19.2-327.13. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 1308 (Chapter 170))

Writs of actual innocence; petitions in case of either biological or nonbiological evidence may be brought for any felony and upon any plea. Amending §§ 19.2-327.2, 19.2-327.3, 19.2-327.10, and 19.2-327.11. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1355 (F))