Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; removal of name and information from Registry. (HB144)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg) with support from co-patron Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun)

Progress

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

Description

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; removal of name and information from Registry. Allows a person who is required to register with the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry for an offense that is a misdemeanor to petition for the removal of his name and information from the Registry after at least seven years have passed from the date of initial registration. Currently, 15 years from the date of initial registration is the earliest a person may be eligible to petition for the removal of his name and information from the Registry. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/19/2017Committee
12/19/2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101357D
12/19/2017Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/16/2018Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
01/17/2018Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 1-N)
02/15/2018Left in Courts of Justice

Comments

Mary D. Devoy writes:

Praise God, a Smart Bill towards Smart Registry Reform in Virginia.
Thank you Delegate Cole.