Bill > HB1150

This bill creates a new law in Virginia that makes it illegal to impersonate local, town, city, or county elected officials, which includes constitutional officers (officials elected to specific county offices like sheriff or commonwealth's attorney). Specifically, it prohibits anyone from intentionally and falsely acting as if they hold such an office, or pretending to be such an official with the goal of defrauding someone or gaining unauthorized access, information, services, or anything of value. It also makes it illegal to impersonate an official with the intent to deceive others into believing you are that official, again with the aim of defrauding them or obtaining something of value. Violating this law is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, which is a less serious criminal offense.