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