Workplace violence; violence in certain public places, penalty. (SB1103)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
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
Workplace violence; violence in certain public places; penalty. Makes it a Class 3 felony for any person to commit an act of violence at (i) such person's place of employment or former place of employment, or a franchise thereof, whether on or off duty and whether during or outside of normal business hours; (ii) a place of worship; (iii) a courthouse; or (iv) a hospital. The bill provides that such offense is a separate and distinct offense, punishment for which shall be consecutive to any punishment received for the act of violence. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2023 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103799D |
| 01/09/2023 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
| 01/12/2023 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1103) |
| 01/16/2023 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1103) |
| 01/30/2023 | Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (9-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |