Bad checks; person writing for payment of rent is subject to criminal penalties. (SB1411)
Introduced By
Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)
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
Making, drawing, uttering, or delivering a bad check; penalty. Provides that any person making, drawing, uttering, or delivering any check, draft, or order in payment of rent pursuant to a lease agreement under Chapter 13 (Landlord and Tenant) or Chapter 13.2 (Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) of Title 55 with intent to defraud is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the amount is less than $200, and a Class 6 felony if the amount is $200 or more. Read the Bill »
Status
01/31/2011: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/18/2011 | Presented and ordered printed 11103593D |
01/18/2011 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/19/2011 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1411) |
01/19/2011 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
01/31/2011 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |