SB 634: The Second Look Bill; Petition for Modification of a Sentence 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 634Bill Patron: Sen. R. Creigh Deeds (D)Bill Area: Criminal Justice / SentencingWho This Bill Affects: Violent felons (including murderers, rapists, and child molesters), victims and survivors of violent crimes, circuit courts and probation services. QUICK SUMMARY SB 634, […]

HB 853: Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 853Bill Patron: Del. Rae Cousins (D)Bill Area: Criminal Justice / SentencingWho This Bill Affects: Convicted felons, victims and survivors of violent crimes, correctional facilities, circuit courts, probation officers QUICK SUMMARY HB 853 would allow people serving long sentences for

SB 624: Assault and battery; definition of “Islamophobia” 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 624Bill Patron: Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim (D)Bill Area: Assault and BatteryWho This Bill Affects: Faith-based communities, law enforcement & prosecutors, victims of crimes, the Virginia State Police QUICK SUMMARY SB 624 creates a specific definition of “Islamophobia” in Virginia law and applies

SB 643: Firearm purchase requirements; penalties. 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 643Bill Patron: Sen. Scott A. Surovell (D)Bill Area: Second Amendment / Public Safety / Firearms Regulation QUICK SUMMARY SB643 requires Virginians to obtain a state-issued license/ permit before purchasing a firearm.To qualify for the permit, individuals must be 21 or older, pass a background

HB 978: Retail Sales Tax & Use Tax; Tax on Various Services & Digital Personal Property 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 978Bill Patron: Del. Vivian E. Watts (D)Bill Area: Tax Policy / Cost of Living / Small Business   QUICK SUMMARY HB 978 dramatically expands Virginia’s sales tax by taxing everyday services and digital products. This

HB 1314: Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights; Liability of Persons Acting Under Color of Law 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 1314Bill Patron: Del. Michelle Lopes Maldonado [D]Bill Area: Law Enforcement / Civil Liability  QUICK SUMMARY HB 1314 creates a new state-level “right to sue” law enforcement officers & government officials for “alleged” violations of

HB 863: Elimination of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Certain Offenses 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 863Bill Patron: Del. Rae Cousins (D)Bill Area: Criminal Justice / Public Safety / Sentencing Reform QUICK SUMMARY HB 863 eliminates mandatory minimum jail sentences for numerous serious offenses, including rape, crimes involving violence, firearms, gang activity, DUI manslaughter, and violations

HB 378: Net Investment Income 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 378Bill Patron: Del. Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker (D)Bill Area: Taxes / Investment Income QUICK SUMMARY HB 378 creates a new 3.8% tax on investment income for individuals, trusts, and estates starting in 2027. The tax applies to investment income above $500,000 and would impact savings, retirement

HJ 4: Constitutional Amendment; Redistricting ⚫ THREAT LEVEL: CRITICAL BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HJ 4Bill Patron: Del. Rodney T. Willett (D)Bill Area: Elections / Redistricting / Constitutional Law QUICK SUMMARY As it stands today, Virginia’s Constitution requires Congressional maps that represent Virginia’s real voter populations.New maps are required by Virginia’s Constitution every 10 years. THIS BILL, HJ 4, proposes

HB 333: Public schools; Instruction on January 6 Insurrection 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 333Bill Patron: Del. Dan I. HelmerIssue Area: Education / Government MandateWho It Will Impact: Public School Teachers and Students QUICK SUMMARY HB 333 regulates how Virginia public schools may teach about the events of January 6, 2021. If schools choose to offer