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Introduced
01/02/2026
01/02/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Assault and battery; district court temporary recall judge; penalty. Adds a judge of a district court under temporary recall to the definition of "judge" as it relates to the crime of assault and battery, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor that is enhanced to a Class 6 felony with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of six months if such judge is engaged in his public duties at the time of the offense. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia law to include judges who are temporarily recalled to service under the definition of "judge" when it comes to the crime of assault and battery. This means that if someone assaults or commits battery against a judge who is temporarily recalled and performing their public duties, the offense will be treated more severely. Specifically, it will be a Class 6 felony, which is a more serious crime than a simple assault and battery (a Class 1 misdemeanor), and will carry a mandatory minimum jail sentence of six months. This change is a recommendation from the Committee on District Courts and aims to provide greater protection for judges serving in a temporary capacity.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB124 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB124) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092485.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/6/2026 3:10 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082681.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB124/text/HB124 |
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