SB 631

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 4, 2026.

Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-631
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Courts of Justice
Senate introduced 2026-02-04
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Srinivasan
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Actions Timeline
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)
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