Capital murder; add auxiliary police officer, etc. to definition of law-enforcement officer statute. (HB2638)

Introduced By

Del. Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock), and Del. Charles Poindexter (R-Glade Hill)

Progress

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 Became Law

Description

Capital murder; auxiliary police officers and fire marshals. Adds auxiliary police officers and auxiliary deputy sheriffs, as well as fire marshals and assistant fire marshals with police powers, to the definition of law-enforcement officer in the capital murder statute so that the death sentence can be imposed for the murder of such an officer or marshal. Amends § 18.2-31 (“Capital murder defined; punishment.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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