HB 1070

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: March 4, 2026.

Prior conviction; procedure for use as element of offense charged.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-1070
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Courts of Justice; Courts of Justice
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-03-04
Summary

Procedure for use of prior conviction as element of offense charged. Establishes a procedure for using a defendant's prior conviction to prove an element of an offense charged or to enhance the punishment for the offense charged.

Sponsor
Rasoul
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-17 Status passed_lower
2026-03-04 Latest Action S Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
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