False representation of military status; stolen valor, penalty. (HB54)

Introduced By

Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge) with support from co-patron Del. Charles Poindexter (R-Glade Hill)

Progress

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

Description

False representation of military status; stolen valor; penalty. Provides that any person who, with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, falsely represents himself to be a member or veteran of the military, or a recipient of any decoration or medal created by federal or state law to honor members or veterans of the military, and obtains such money, property, or other tangible benefit is guilty of larceny. Read the Bill »

Status

02/10/2016: Incorporated into Another Bill

History

DateAction
11/30/2015Committee
11/30/2015Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100019D
11/30/2015Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/09/2016Impact statement from VCSC (HB54)
01/14/2016Assigned to sub: Subcommittee Criminal Law
01/14/2016Assigned App. sub: Subcommittee Criminal Law
01/14/2016Assigned Courts sub:
01/14/2016Impact statement from DPB (HB54)
01/27/2016Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1319-Collins)
02/10/2016Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1319-Collins)