Police officer, impersonating; punishment of offense. (HB495)
Introduced By
Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
X |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Punishment of the offense of impersonating a police officer; penalty. Raises the punishment for the offense of impersonating a police officer from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. Amends § 18.2-174, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/07/2008 Committee
- 01/07/2008 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080566472
- 01/07/2008 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/08/2008 Impact statement from VCSC (HB495)
- 02/04/2008 Impact statement from DPB (HB495)
- 02/12/2008 Left in Courts of Justice
Comments
I am disappointed to see that this bill failed to pass in committee. It is reprehensible that someone would impersonate an officer, and doing so would likely lead to more crimes being committed against the victim of said charade. Increasing the punishment from a misdemeanor to a felony is the least that should be done! Our officers serve and protect at great risk to themselves and we should respect their contributions to our society.