Prisoners; felony to tamper with fire protection or fire suppression system. (HB629)

Introduced By

Del. Bud Phillips (D-Castlewood)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Felonies by prisoners; tampering, etc., with fire protection systems; penalty. Makes it a Class 6 felony for a prisoner in a state, local, or community correctional facility to willfully tamper with, damage, destroy, or disable any fire protection or fire suppression system, equipment, or sprinklers. Amends § 53.1-203 (“Felonies by prisoners; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

03/23/2006: signed by governor
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