Assault and battery; increases penalty for committing against a judge, law-enforcement officer, etc. (HB5143)
Introduced By
Del. Ronnie Campbell (R-Raphine) with support from co-patrons Del. John Avoli (R-Staunton), Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), Del. Charles Poindexter (R-Glade Hill), and Del. Wendell Walker (R-Lynchburg)
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
Assault and battery; penalty. Increases the penalty for committing an assault or an assault and battery against a judge; magistrate; law-enforcement officer; correctional officer; person directly involved in the care, treatment, or supervision of inmates; firefighter; or volunteer firefighter or any emergency medical services personnel from a Class 6 felony with a mandatory term of confinement of six months to a Class 5 felony with a mandatory term of confinement of one year. The bill also provides that if such violation occurs during a state of emergency then such person is guilty of a Class 3 felony with a mandatory term of confinement of two years. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 08/27/2020 | Committee |
| 08/27/2020 | Presented and ordered printed 20200826D |
| 08/27/2020 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 08/28/2020 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB5143) |
| 11/09/2020 | Left in Courts of Justice |