Stalking; penalty when person commits second offense within 5 years. (HB1979)

Introduced By

Del. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)

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

Description

Stalking; enhanced penalties. Provides that any person who commits a second or subsequent offense of stalking occurring within five years of a conviction of a prior offense is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Currently, the Class 6 felony applies for a third or subsequent offense. The bill also provides that any person who commits an offense of stalking when, at the time of the offense, there is in effect any court order prohibiting contact between the defendant and the victim or the victim's family or household member is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Amends § 18.2-308.1:4, § 18.2-60.3, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/13/2009 Committee
  • 01/13/2009 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 091658624
  • 01/13/2009 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/15/2009 Impact statement from VCSC (HB1979)
  • 02/10/2009 Left in Courts of Justice