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VA HB1159
VA HB1159Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state department of social services; penalty. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who orally makes a threat to kill or do bodily injury to any call-center contractor or employee of the Department of Social Services or a local department of social services, as those terms as defined in relevant law, who is engaged in the performance of his duties.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to create a new Class 1 misdemeanor offense for anyone who orally threatens to kill or cause bodily harm to a call-center contractor or an employee of the Department of Social Services or a local department of social services, provided that the employee is performing their official duties. This addition expands the scope of individuals protected under the law, which already includes protections for school employees and healthcare providers against similar oral threats. The bill clarifies that "Department of Social Services" and "local department of social services" refer to entities as defined in relevant law, specifically citing § 63.2-100. A Class 1 misdemeanor is a less severe criminal offense, typically punishable by fines and/or jail time up to one year.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left in Committee Courts of Justice (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1159 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1159/text/HB1159 |
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