Barrier crimes; limits assault-related crimes to felony assault crimes only. (HB175)

Introduced By

Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Limitations on barrier crimes.  Limits assault-related barrier crimes in Title 63.2 to felony assault crimes only. Currently, misdemeanor assaults are barriers to employment in certain areas. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/07/2010Committee
01/07/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101050D
01/07/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/13/2010Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
01/20/2010Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely
02/16/2010Left in Courts of Justice

Comments

Jack Ford writes:

Bill failed. Good. Some measure of safety for vulnerable people maintained.

e walker writes:

I am so sorry this bill has failed. Many people have assault charges for cat fights, etc. . . and now are friends. Its sad that an unfortunate disagreement or fight can result in a lifelong punishment. Cruel and Unusual!!!!