HB1861: Assault and battery; person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if committed on school property.

Chief Patron

Del. Rob Wittman (R-99)

Rob Wittman (R-99)
Montross, VA
Served: 2006–

Progress

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

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Battery upon a school employee. Provides that any person who commits battery against another knowing or having reason to know that such other person is an employee of a public or private elementary or secondary school and is engaged in the performance of his duties as such, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the sentence of such person upon conviction shall include a sentence of 15 days in jail, two days of which shall be a mandatory minimum term of confinement. Currently, the enhanced punishment only applies to a full-time or part-time teacher, principal, assistant principal, or guidance counselor.