Criminal history information; prohibits sale of person's conviction when record is expunged. (HB679)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax)
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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Description
Unlawful sale of criminal history information. Provides that the sale or offer for sale of the criminal history information of a person pertaining to a charge or conviction of a criminal offense after the arrest and charge history for that offense has been expunged pursuant to Title 16.1 or 19.2 by a seller or offeror who knows or has reason to know that the information has been expunged is a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Amends § 59.1-200, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/11/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100805D
- 01/11/2012 Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/17/2012 Assigned C & L sub: #2
- 01/24/2012 Impact statement from DPB (HB679)
- 02/02/2012 Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013
- 02/07/2012 Continued to 2013 in Commerce and Labor
- 11/29/2012 Left in Commerce and Labor
Comments
This would never stand up to a court challenge, Once a record hits the public, it will always be public no matter how hard a person in public office tries to hide it.
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