Sexually violent predators; repeals sections authorizing civil commitment. (SB1244)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Civil commitment of sexually violent predators. Repeals sections of the Code of Virginia authorizing civil commitment of sexually violent predators. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2021 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21100900D |
| 01/11/2021 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
| 01/27/2021 | Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary with letter (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
While it may sound simplistic, surely the Commonwealth could invest far less than $52 million every year to treat these individuals in less restrictive community settings around the state that include ankle bracelets and an opportunity to successfully reintegrate into society.
Virginia remains in the minority of 20 states that can't seem to figure out how to manage this population effectively outside of an extraordinarily expensive prison setting. In the interest of both the imprisoned and the taxpayers, maybe the legislature could ask the other 30 states.
VPLC opposes.