See also: Criminal Procedure

Abandoned children; protection, affirmative defense to prosecution of parent. Amending §§ 18.2-371, 18.2-371.1 and 40.1-103; adding §§ 8.01-226.5:2 and 63.2-910.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2447 (Chapter 822); Stolle, SB 1151 (Chapter 816))

Abortion; contraception is not subject to or governed by abortion laws. Adding § 18.2-72.1. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1104 (F))

Abortion; information on adoption services to be provided prior thereto. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Reese, HB 1833 (Chapter 784))

Abortion; requirement after second trimester. Amending § 18.2-74. (Patron-Cole, HB 1580 (F))

Abortion; use of conscience clause by physician, pharmacist or other medical or health care professional. Amending § 18.2-75. (Patron-Byron, HB 1741 (F))

Abortion; where lawful during first trimester of pregnancy. Amending § 18.2-72. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1549 (F))

Abortion, partial birth; unlawful. Adding § 18.2-71.1; repealing § 18.2-74.2. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2513 (I) See HB1541)

Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in passenger area of motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-391; adding § 18.2-323.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 2252 (F))

Arrest; penalty for resisting. Adding § 18.2-479.1. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2826 (Chapter 805); Rerras, SB 1336 (Chapter 112))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; evaluation of first offenders. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2275 (Chapter 33); Marsh, SB 826 (Chapter 38))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2, 18.2-57.2 and 18.2-60.4. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 953 (CD))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 220 (CD); Marrs, HB 932 (CD); Bell, HB 2006 (F); Bell, HB 2007 (F))

Assault of a retired police officer; penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-51.1 and 18.2-57. (Patron-Cline, HB 2227 (F))

Assault or assault and battery; penalty when person uses a firearm. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2281 (F))

Bad checks; includes issuance for payment of taxes, fees or other charges. Amending § 18.2-181. (Patron-Johnson, HB 1100 (CD))

Bad checks; recovery of attorney’s fees in civil actions. Amending § 8.01-27.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1425 (Chapter 233))

Bigamy; venue for prosecution. Amending §§ 18.2-362 and 20-40. (Patron-Quayle, SB 846 (Chapter 99))

Bioterrorism; establishment of unit within Department of Health. Adding § 32.1-11.5. (Patron-Phillips, HB 882 (CD))

Birth certificates; unlawful to sell or transfer. Amending § 18.2-204.1. (Patron-Byron, HB 1619 (Chapter 889))

Businesses; fees for counsel when their reputation, trade, etc., has been injured by acts of another. Amending § 18.2-500. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1233 (Chapter 578))

Capital murder; includes killing of a law-enforcement officer just because of his present or former status. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-McDougle, HB 893 (CD))

Capital murder; includes killing of person in commission of burglary or attempted burglary. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-O’Brien, HB 644 (CD))

Capital murder; unrestorably incompetent defendants to receive treatment and competency evaluations. Amending § 19.2-169.3. (Patron-Moran, HB 2384 (I) See HB2514; McDonnell, HB 2514 (Chapter 915); Ticer, SB 1160 (Chapter 919))

Carnal knowledge; penalty when committed on certain minors. Amending § 18.2-371; adding § 18.2-64.3. (Patron-Stump, HB 1893 (F))

Charitable gaming; definition of reasonable and proper business expenses incurred by associations of war veterans. Amending § 18.2-340.16. (Patron-Gear, HB 2811 (F))

Charitable Gaming Commission; membership. Amending § 18.2-340.17. (Patron-Albo, HB 1650 (F))

Charitable Gaming Commission; prohibits “winner-take-all” games. Amending § 18.2-340.33. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2087 (F))

Charitable Gaming Commission; use of fair market rental value, minimum percentage to charity, waiver. Amending §§ 18.2-340.19 and 18.2-340.20. (Patron-Suit, HB 2214 (F))

Charitable organizations; solicitation statements to contain information concerning nonuse of funds for terrorist activities. Amending §§ 57-48, 57-49, 57-57 and 57-59. (Patron-Cox, HB 1858 (Chapter 977); Stosch, SB 954 (Chapter 1009))

Child abduction; implementation of Amber Alert Plan as preventive tool. Adding § 52-34.1. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2064 (I) See HB1832; Deeds, SB 694 (I) See SB1204; O’Brien, SB 1269 (I) See SB1204)

Child abduction; implementation of Code Adam alerts and Amber Alert Program as preventive tools. Adding §§ 2.2-1161.1, 22.1-16.2, 52-34.1, 52-34.2 and 52-34.3. (Patron-Athey, HB 1832 (Chapter 83); Hogan, HB 2102 (I) See HB1832; Newman, SB 1204 (Chapter 86))

Child custody and visitation; penalty for violation of court order. Amending § 18.2-49.1. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2440 (Chapter 261))

Child pornography; penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-374.1 and 18.2-374.1:1. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2190 (I) See HB2457)

Child Pornography Images Registry; created, increases penalty for child pornography possession, etc. Amending §§ 18.2-374.1:1 and 18.2-374.3; adding § 19.2-390.3. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2457 (Chapter 935); Stolle, SB 1153 (Chapter 938))

Child protective orders; penalty for felony violations. Amending § 16.1-253.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 408 (CD); Marrs, HB 2623 (F))

Childbirth; duty to report. Adding § 18.2-510.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1421 (F))

Cigarettes; changes in provisions concerning sale. Amending § 58.1-1015; adding §§ 18.2-246.6 through 18.2-246.15. (Patron-Stosch, SB 956 (Chapter 1010))

Community services boards, agencies, etc., of DMHMRSAS; hiring certain persons previously convicted of assault and battery. Amending §§ 37.1-183.3 and 37.1-197.2. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1121 (Chapter 468))

Computer crimes; enhanced penalties and forfeiture. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.4, 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7 and 18.2-152.12; adding §§ 18.2-152.3:1, 18.2-152.16 and 18.2-376.1. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2290 (Chapter 987); Stolle, SB 1139 (Chapter 1016))

Computer fraud; penalty. Amending § 18.2-152.3. (Patron-Moran, HB 1028 (CD))

Concealed weapons; definition. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Almand, HB 811 (CD))

Concealed weapons; exempts certain retired law-enforcement officers from application fees. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1502 (I) See HB2798)

Concealed weapons; issuance by Department of State Police, issuance of permits to nonresidents. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1142 (F))

Concealed weapons; issuance of permit by certain retired Marine Resources Commission personnel. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2114 (I) See HB2798)

Concealed weapons; issuance of permit by clerk of circuit court. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Janis, HB 1448 (I) See HB2798)

Concealed weapons; notice upon expiration of permit. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Louderback, HB 1433 (I) See HB2798)

Concealed weapons; out-of-state licenses valid, requirements. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Black, HB 2108 (I) See HB2130; Nutter, HB 2130 (I) See HB2798; Cuccinelli, SB 771 (F))

Concealed weapons; permit fees not required of certain members of armed forces or those with active duty service. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1392 (F))

Concealed weapons; restrictions and procedures. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1620 (I) See HB2798; Cline, HB 2798 (F))

Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for felons (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HJR 16 (CD); Moran, HJR 635 (Chapter 958); Miller, Y.B., SJR 10 (CD); Miller, Y.B., SJR 283 (Chapter 956))

Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for non-violent felons (first reference). Amending Section 1 of Article II. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HJR 17 (CD))

Controlled substances; increases penalty for illegal sale, manufacture, etc., of certain. Amending § 18.2-248. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 546 (CD))

Court appearance or service on jury panel; person not to be penalized by employer. Amending § 18.2-465.1. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 2824 (F))

Court reporters; appointment in misdemeanor cases. Amending § 19.2-166. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1281 (F))

Crimes against nature; penalty for acts of carnal knowledge or incest. Amending §§ 18.2-63, 18.2-361, 18.2-366 and 18.2-371; repealing § 18.2-64.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 2241 (F))

Crimes committed on school property; reporting by school authorities. Amending §§ 8.01-47 and 22.1-279.3:1. (Patron-Black, HB 2680 (Chapter 954))

Criminal cases; restrictions on deferral and dismissal of those involving underage alcohol possession, assault and battery, etc. Amending §§ 4.1-305, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-251 and 19.2-303.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2019 (F))

Criminal history records information; allows VASAP to access records of person receiving services for a reckless driving conviction. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Moran, HB 1032 (CD))

Death penalty; abolished for certain offenses. Amending §§ 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25 and 19.2-152.2. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1554 (F))

Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons. Amending §§ 18.2-10, 19.2-175, 19.2-264.3:1, 19.2-264.4 and 37.1-1; adding §§ 8.01-654.2, 19.2-264.3:1.1, 19.2-264.3:1.2 and 19.2-264.3:3. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1141 (I) See SB1239; Edwards, SB 1241 (I) See SB1239)

Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons. Amending §§ 18.2-10, 19.2-175, 19.2-264.3:1 and 19.2-264.4; adding §§ 8.01-654.2, 19.2-264.3:1.1, 19.2-264.3:1.2 and 19.2-264.3:3. (Patron-Almand, HB 1923 (Chapter 1031); Norment, SB 1239 (Chapter 1040))

Disaster or state of emergency; dispensing of drugs and devices due to act of terrorism. Amending §§ 54.1-3301 and 54.1-3408; adding §§ 32.1-42.1 and 54.1-3307.3. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2183 (Chapter 794))

Divorce from incarcerated felons; compensation of guardian ad litems. Amending § 8.01-9. (Patron-Deeds, SB 788 (Chapter 563))

Driver’s license; administrative suspension for underage alcohol consumption. Amending §§ 18.2-266.1 and 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 2324 (Chapter 605))

Driver’s license; increases penalty for fraud or false statements in applications. Amending § 46.2-348. (Patron-Janis, HB 1534 (F); Ticer, SB 1165 (F))

Driver’s license; suspension for conviction for graffiti or damage to property. Amending §§ 18.2-137, 18.2-138 and 18.2-138.1. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 2677 (F))

Driver’s licenses and identification cards; penalty for fraudulent representation. Amending § 46.2-105.2; adding §§ 46.2-328.1 and 46.2-341.16:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1954 (Chapter 817); O’Brien, SB 1058 (Chapter 819))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; imposition of fees upon conviction. Amending § 17.1-275.5. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2764 (Chapter 1001); Norment, SB 1258 (Chapter 1022))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; incarceration upon conviction. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Janis, HB 1401 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; ingestion of illegal Schedule I or II drugs, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-268.2 through 18.2-268.5, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.9 and 18.2-268.10; adding § 18.2-266.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1806 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; issuance of restricted license. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1302 (Chapter 290))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; minimum fines. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1702 (Chapter 591); Mims, SB 1019 (Chapter 573))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; procedure when taking blood samples. Amending §§ 18.2-268.6, 18.2-268.7, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.11, 46.2-341.26:6, 46.2-341.26:7, 46.2-341.26:8 and 46.2-341.26:11. (Patron-Janis, HB 1399 (Chapter 933); Woodrum, HB 2049 (F); Trumbo, SB 972 (Chapter 936))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; punitive damages for persons injured by intoxicated drivers. Amending § 8.01-44.5. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1691 (F); Puller, SB 865 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reduces blood alcohol for minimum mandatory sentence. Amending §§ 18.2-270 and 19.2-81. (Patron-Bell, HB 2265 (F))

Drug Offender Assessment Fund; funds to support community-based probation and local pretrial services agencies. Amending § 18.2-251.02. (Patron-Albo, HB 2390 (Chapter 606))

Drug treatment courts; established, development of a statewide evaluation model and report on effectiveness. Adding § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Houck, SB 591 (CD))

Drugs; prohibits sale, etc., at any place or time while on or near certain properties. Amending § 18.2-255.2. (Patron-Sears, HB 2615 (Chapter 91); Rerras, SB 1071 (Chapter 80))

Drunk Driving Fund, Victims of; created. Adding § 19.2-11.5. (Patron-Moran, HB 2684 (F))

Electronic communication service; penalty for defrauding. Amending §§ 18.2-187.1, 18.2-190.1 through 18.2-190.5, 18.2-190.7 and 18.2-190.8. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1931 (Chapter 354))

Embezzlement; deemed larceny. Amending § 18.2-111. (Patron-Janis, HB 1454 (Chapter 733))

Embezzlement of public funds by public official; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 797 (F))

Embezzlement or fraudulent conversions; applicable to financial institutions, corporations and companies. Amending § 18.2-113. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2109 (Chapter 740))

Explosives; penalty for sale of untagged black powder. Adding § 18.2-324.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 142 (CD))

Felonies and misdemeanors; increases penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-10 and 18.2-11. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2585 (F); Reynolds, SB 734 (F))

Felons; postrelease supervision. Amending § 19.2-295.2. (Patron-Janis, HB 2424 (F))

Felons; restoration of civil rights to be eligible to register to vote. Amending § 53.1-231.2. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HB 60 (CD); Bell, HB 2020 (Chapter 946))

Felony actions; allows State to appeal a dismissal due to a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. Amending § 19.2-398. (Patron-Cox, HB 1626 (F))

Felony and misdemeanor prosecutions; penalty when State fails to provide discovery. Amending § 19.2-265.4. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2786 (F))

Felony arrests; persons may be indicted prior to preliminary hearing. Amending § 19.2-218. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1165 (CD))

Feticide; penalty. Adding § 18.2-32.2. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 149 (CD))

Fire insurance; excludes acts of terrorism from coverage. Amending §§ 38.2-2102 and 38.2-2107. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2606 (Chapter 930))

Firearms; conforms definition throughout Code. Amending §§ 18.2-282, 18.2-284, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308.1, 18.2-308.2:01, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.2:3, 18.2-308.7, 18.2-433.1 and 22.1-277.07. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1856 (Chapter 976))

Firearms; criminal history records check required to obtain from firearms show vendor. Amending § 54.1-4200; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-Marsh, SB 698 (F))

Firearms; definition of antique and curio. Amending § 18.2-308.2:2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1501 (Chapter 833))

Firearms; penalty for brandishing during a public meeting. Amending § 18.2-282. (Patron-Scott, HB 2033 (F))

Firearms; penalty for possession following certain criminal convictions. Adding § 18.2-308.1:6. (Patron-Scott, HB 1016 (CD))

Firearms; penalty for use in commission of a felony. Amending § 18.2-53.1. (Patron-Thomas, HB 838 (CD))

Firearms; possession in a closed container on school property includes in a locked vehicle trunk. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2763 (Chapter 619))

Firearms; prohibits importation, sale, etc., of weapons that fire certain rounds. Adding § 18.2-308.9. (Patron-Almand, HB 1908 (F))

Firearms; prohibits possession by mentally ill persons. Amending §§ 18.2-308, 18.2-308.1:3, 18.2-308.1:4 and 18.2-308.2:3. (Patron-Colgan, SB 939 (F))

Firearms; prohibits possession by persons subject to protective orders. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2027 (F))

Firearms and controlled substances; prohibits simultaneous possession, penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.4. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2181 (Chapter 949))

Firearms and other dangerous weapons; prohibits carrying into Capitol and General Assembly Building. Adding § 18.2-283.2. (Patron-Almand, HB 958 (CD))

Freedom of Information Act; excludes closed meetings to discuss threats to public safety. Amending § 2.2-3711. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2665 (F))

Gang crimes; includes grand larceny and receipt of stolen vehicles on list of predicate crimes. Amending § 18.2-46.1. (Patron-Bland, HB 2327 (F))

Hate crimes; includes sexual orientation in actions for injunctive relief. Amending §§ 8.01-42.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-121 and 52-8.5. (Patron-Almand, HB 2530 (F); Ticer, SB 1155 (F))

Hate crimes; penalty. Amending §§ 8.01-42.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-121 and 52-8.5. (Patron-Almand, HB 956 (CD))

Hazing; definition. Amending § 18.2-56. (Patron-Albo, HB 1617 (Chapter 62); Saslaw, SB 864 (Chapter 67))

Higher educational institutions; report of certain crimes to Attorney General. Amending § 23-9.1:1. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 752 (F))

Identity theft; penalty. Amending § 18.2-186.3. (Patron-Byron, HB 1523 (I) See HB2061; Dudley, HB 2061 (Chapter 847))

Identity theft; penalty. Amending §§ 2.2-3800, 17.1-227, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-204.1 and 42.1-82; adding §§ 18.2-186.3:1 and 18.2-186.5. (Patron-Bell, HB 2175 (Chapter 914); Mims, SB 979 (Chapter 918))

Income tax, state; exemptions for victims of terrorist attacks. Amending § 58.1-321. (Patron-Watts, HB 2725 (F))

Infanticide; penalty. Amending § 32.1-249; adding § 18.2-71.1; repealing § 18.2-74.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1541 (Chapter 961); Newman, SB 1205 (Chapter 963))

Infanticide; penalty. Amending § 32.1-249; adding § 18.2-74.3; repealing § 18.2-74.2. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1548 (F))

Intruders; use of physical or deadly force by dwelling occupant. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Welch, HB 1811 (F))

Juveniles; loss of driving privileges for drunk driving or refusal to submit to blood or breath test (abuse and lose). Amending § 16.1-278.9. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1527 (Chapter 118))

Larceny; increases threshold. Amending §§ 18.2-80, 18.2-81, 18.2-95, 18.2-96, 18.2-96.1, 18.2-97, 18.2-102, 18.2-103, 18.2-110, 18.2-145.1, 18.2-150, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-162, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 19.2-289 and 19.2-290. (Patron-Petersen, HB 1607 (F))

Larceny; penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-23 and 18.2-105.2; adding § 18.2-108.01. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1138 (Chapter 831))

Larceny; penalties. Amending §§ 6.1-333, 18.2-111.1, 18.2-114 through 18.2-118, 18.2-178, 18.2-200, 18.2-200.1, 28.2-527, 42.1-73, 43-13, 63.1-124 and 63.1-124.1. (Patron-Reese, HB 360 (CD))

Larceny; persons charged with first offense may be placed on probation. Amending § 19.2-303.2. (Patron-Norment, SB 155 (CD))

Law-enforcement officer; penalty for impersonating. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 366 (CD); Cosgrove, HB 1435 (F))

Law-enforcement officer; penalty for impersonating, enhanced penalty upon commission of homicide. Amending § 18.2-174. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1494 (I) See HB1435)

Misdemeanor arrest warrants; destruction. Amending § 19.2-76.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2510 (Chapter 147))

Misdemeanor cases; discharge and dismissal for service in a community-based corrections program. Amending §§ 9.1-173, 9.1-174, 9.1-182, 19.2-303.2 and 19.2-303.3. (Patron-Watkins, SB 642 (CD); Watkins, SB 894 (F))

Misdemeanor Crimes, Sentencing of; Report on (HJR 215, 2002). (HD 19)

Misdemeanors; to serve minimum length of sentence. Amending § 53.1-116. (Patron-Bell, HB 2002 (F))

Money laundering; bank records to be disclosed upon issuance of a subpoena. Amending §§ 18.2-246.2 and 18.2-246.4; adding § 19.2-10.1. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1928 (Chapter 541); Norment, SB 1135 (Chapter 549))

Name changes; prevention of identity theft. Amending §§ 8.01-217 and 20-121.4. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2305 (Chapter 258))

Obstruction of justice; penalty for concealing or compounding offenses. Amending § 18.2-462. (Patron-Landes, HB 268 (CD); Landes, HB 2551 (F))

Obstruction of justice; penalty for giving false information to police. Amending § 18.2-460. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2649 (Chapter 149); Saslaw, SB 1234 (Chapter 111))

Peeping and spying; penalty upon third offense. Amending § 18.2-67.5:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2017 (F))

Peeping or spying; unlawful upon certain rental property. Amending § 18.2-130. (Patron-Byron, HB 1594 (Chapter 81); Newman, SB 1210 (Chapter 87))

Prostitution and operation of bawdy places; study of issues relative thereto. (Patron-Drake, HJR 603 (F))

Protective orders; authorized in cases of stalking and acts of violence. Amending §§ 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9 and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-Watkins, SB 893 (Chapter 730))

Protective orders; penalty for violation of a domestic or stalking charge. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2 and 18.2-60.4. (Patron-Howell, SB 834 (Chapter 219))

School personnel; certification of data relating to felony or moral offenses of applicants. Amending § 22.1-296.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2757 (Chapter 723))

Security Commission; created, to make reports on prevention of terrorist threats and other criminal activity. Adding §§ 30-193 and 30-194. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1260 (CD))

Sentencing guidelines, discretionary; makes violation of DUI laws a violent felony offense in establishing. Amending § 17.1-805. (Patron-Bell, HB 2024 (F))

Sex crimes; amends forcible sodomy statutes when committed against a family member. Amending §§ 18.2-67.1 and 18.2-67.2. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2622 (I) See HB1999; Howell, SB 701 (F))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; certain to be maintained in electronic format. Amending § 19.2-390.1. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1434 (Chapter 391))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 16.1-272, 18.2-472.1, 19.2-390, 19.2-390.1, 46.2-323, 53.1-116.1 and 53.1-160.1; adding §§ 9.1-900 through 9.1-918; repealing §§ 19.2-298.1 through 19.2-298.4 and 19.2-390.2. (Patron-Houck, SB 1332 (Chapter 584))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; requirements. Amending § 19.2-298.1. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1164 (Chapter 732))

Sex offenders and crimes against children; study on penalties for crimes involving. (Patron-Albo, HJR 203 (CD))

Sexual abnormality; mental examination of person convicted of such offense. Amending § 19.2-301. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1338 (Chapter 886))

Sexual battery; includes use of any drug or controlled substance that effected judgment, actions, etc., of complaining witness. Amending § 18.2-67.10. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2410 (F))

Sexual battery of a mentally disabled person; penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-67.3 and 18.2-67.9. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2460 (F))

Sexual crimes; changes in penalties. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-805, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-218.2, 19.2-298.1, 19.2-298.2, 19.2-298.3, 19.2-299, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335 and 19.2-336; repealing § 18.2-67.2:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 1999 (F))

Sexual harassment; shall not be tolerated by General Assembly. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1105 (F))

Sexual harassment policy; establishment by General Assembly. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 2100 (F))

Sexually violent predators; civil commitment. Amending § 37.1-134.21; adding §§ 37.1-70.01 through 37.1-70.019. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2446 (I) See HB2445)

Sexually violent predators; definition, commitment, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-3703, 37.1-70.1 through 37.1-70.6, 37.1-70.9 through 37.1-70.16, 37.1-103, 37.1-104 and 37.1-104.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2445 (Chapter 989); Stolle, SB 1149 (Chapter 1018))

Stalking; penalty for emulation of conduct. Amending § 18.2-60.3. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 210 (CD))

Stolen property; procedure upon receipt. Amending § 18.2-108. (Patron-Moran, HB 2777 (F))

Stun weapon or taser; prohibits possession by convicted felons. Amending § 18.2-308.2. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1140 (Chapter 110))

Telephone Privacy Protection Act; prohibits telephone solicitors from soliciting from database of persons who do not wish to be called. Amending §§ 59.1-200, 59.1-510, 59.1-512, 59.1-514, 59.1-516 and 59.1-517; adding §§ 59.1-513.1, 59.1-514.1, 59.1-514.2, 59.1-518.1 and 59.1-518.2. (Patron-Byrne, SB 918 (F))

Telephone Privacy Protection Act; prohibits telephone solicitors from soliciting from database of persons who do not wish to be called. Amending §§ 59.1-200, 59.1-510, 59.1-512, 59.1-514, 59.1-516 and 59.1-517; adding §§ 59.1-513.1, 59.1-514.1, 59.1-514.2, 59.1-519 and 59.1-520. (Patron-Byrne, SB 423 (CD))

Telephone Privacy Protection Act; prohibits telephone solicitors from soliciting from persons on a Do-Not-Call List. Amending §§ 59.1-510, 59.1-512, 59.1-514 and 59.1-516; adding §§ 59.1-513.1, 59.1-514.1, 59.1-519 and 59.1-520. (Patron-Plum, HB 1112 (CD))

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); benefits not denied because of drug-related felonies. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 1063 (F))

Terrorism; penalty for anyone who commits, conspires, aids and abets acts thereof. Amending § 18.2-46.5. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 1636 (F))

Terrorism law enforcement and investigation; established within Department of State Police. Amending § 52-1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 876 (CD))

Threats against school employees; penalty. Amending § 18.2-60. (Patron-Byron, HB 2534 (F))

Tobacco products; penalty for attempted purchase by minors. Amending § 18.2-371.2. (Patron-Wright, HB 1403 (Chapter 114))

Tobacco products; prohibits sale, including wrappings, to minors. Amending § 18.2-371.2. (Patron-Sears, HB 2616 (Chapter 615))

Traffic signals; penalty for disobeying, enhanced penalty when violation results in involuntary manslaughter. Adding § 18.2-36.2. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2598 (F); Stolle, SB 1136 (F))

Unborn children; penalty for death or bodily injury thereto. Adding § 18.2-51.5. (Patron-Bell, HB 2692 (F))

Weapons; penalty for delivery to prisoners. Amending § 18.2-474.1. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2235 (F))

Weapons on school property; expulsion of students for possession of an air rifle or BB gun. Amending § 22.1-277.07. (Patron-Almand, HB 1907 (Chapter 843))

Weapons on school property; penalty for possession of a BB handgun or BB rifle. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Quayle, SB 703 (F))

Weight loss centers and clinics; use of “dietician” and “nutritionist” in advertisements. Amending § 18.2-502.1. (Patron-Bland, HB 2331 (F))