Criminal cases and traffic infractions; eliminates accrual of interest on fines and costs. (HB620)

Introduced By

Del. Sally Hudson (D-Charlottesville)

Progress

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

Description

Interest on fines and costs in criminal cases and traffic infractions. Eliminates the accrual of interest on any fine or costs imposed in a criminal case or in a case involving a traffic infraction. The bill provides that any such fine or costs that have accrued interest prior to July 1, 2022, shall cease to accrue interest on July 1, 2022, and any unpaid interest that has accrued on such fine or costs shall be automatically waived. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/11/2022Committee
01/11/2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100426D
01/11/2022Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/25/2022Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
01/26/2022Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
02/15/2022Left in Courts of Justice