Mandatory self-identification; identifying self to law-enforcement officer when lawfully detained. (HB1049)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Garrett (R-Lynchburg) with support from co-patrons Del. Jackson Miller (R-Manassas), Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria), and Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson)
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
Mandatory self-identification. Provides that any person, when he is lawfully detained by a law-enforcement officer under circumstances that reasonably indicate that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime, and is requested by the officer to identify himself, shall do so. Any such person who refuses to identify himself is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. View Full Text »

