VirginiaSexual abuse of children; penalty.
What it does
Sexual abuse of certain children; penalty. Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the penalty for sexual abuse of a child who is 13 or 14 years of age.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 18Left in Committee Courts of JusticeLatest
- Jan 17Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB989)
- Jan 16Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/16/2026 10:46 am)
- Jan 15Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:08 pm)
- Jan 13Referred to Committee for Courts of JusticeMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104268DIntroduced