Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: introduced. Latest action: February 4, 2026.
Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.
Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who commits a criminal act and whose conduct was so gross, wanton, or culpable as to indicate a callous disregard for human life and for the probable consequences of his conduct. The bill enhances the penalty to a Class 6 felony where such person knew or should have known that the consequences of such conduct would pose a greater risk to first responders.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-14 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-02-04 | Latest Action | S Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) |