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SB265: False academic credentials; creates civil cause of action for person who is damaged thereby.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Creigh Deeds (D-Bath)
Creigh Deeds
(D-Bath)
Served: 2001–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
02/13/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
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Summary
False academic credentials. Creates a civil cause of action for persons who are damaged by a person who knowingly manufactures, issues, or uses a false academic credential to gain advantages in employment or education. Under current law there is a criminal penalty (Class 3 misdemeanor) for a person who materially falsifies or alters a transcript or diploma and fraudulently uses it for pecuniary gain.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 02/13/2008 and 02/13/2008.
Poll Results
1 vote
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