SB 764 may be marketed as a technical change involving DUI cases, but the reality is far more troubling. In its current form, this bill opens the door to sweeping judicial discretion to defer findings in criminal cases without meaningful guardrails. At its core, SB 764 represents yet another step in the slow but steady march […]
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SB 764: Deferred Disposition in a Criminal Case; License Suspension 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 764Bill Patron: Sen. Bill Stanley (R)Bill Area: Criminal Justice / Public SafetyWho This Bill Affects: Criminal defendants, victims of crime, judges, law enforcement QUICK SUMMARY SB 764 allows courts to defer judgment in cases involving offenses tied to operating a motor vehicle or watercraft,
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HB 642: Cannabis Control; Retail Marijuana Market 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 642Bill Patron: Del. Paul E. Krizek (D)Bill Area: Elections / Voting Rights / Criminal JusticeWho This Bill Affects: Individuals convicted of felonies, the Virginia Department of Corrections, and election officials QUICK SUMMARY HB 642 establishes a legal retail marijuana market in Virginia. The bill
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HB 964: Voter Registration; Restoration of Political Rights Upon Release from Incarceration 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 964Bill Patron: Del. Marcia S. Price (D)Bill Area: Elections / Voting Rights / Criminal JusticeWho This Bill Affects: Individuals convicted of felonies, the Virginia Department of Corrections, and election officials QUICK SUMMARY HB 964 would automatically restore voting rights
SB 783: Restrictions on State & Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 783Bill Patron: Sen. Saddam Salim (D)Bill Area: Immigration / Public Safety / Law EnforcementWho This Bill Affects: Local law enforcement agencies, sheriffs, state police, local governments, & Virginia communities QUICK SUMMARY SB 783 prohibits Virginia state and local law
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SB 763: Firearm and Ammunition Tax Act 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 763Bill Patron: Sen. Angelia Graves (D)Bill Area: Taxation / Second AmendmentWho This Bill Affects: Firearm manufacturers, retailers, lawful gun owners QUICK SUMMARY SB 763 imposes an additional 11% tax on the gross receipts from the sale and distribution of firearms and ammunition by manufacturers.
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HB 110: Firearm in Unattended Motor Vehicle; Civil Penalty 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 110Bill Patron: Del. Amy J. Laufer (D)Bill Area: Second Amendment / Firearm RegulationWho This Bill Affects: Law-abiding Virginia firearm owners QUICK SUMMARY HB 110 makes it illegal to leave a handgun visible inside an unattended vehicle. If someone does, they can face
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SB 796: AI Companion Chatbots & Minors Act 🟢 THREAT LEVEL: NONE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 796Bill Patron: Sen. Tara A. Durant (R)Bill Area: Child Protection / Technology RegulationWho This Bill Affects: Technology companies, AI chatbot operators, minors, parents, & online users across Virginia QUICK SUMMARY SB 796 establishes the AI Companion Chatbots & Minors Act to protect children
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SB 636: Removal of Confederate Monuments from Capitol Square 🟢 THREAT LEVEL: LOW BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 636Bill Patron: Sen. Adam P. Ebbin (D)Bill Area: Historic Preservation / State PropertyWho This Bill Affects: Virginia taxpayers, veterans’ groups, historic preservation organizations QUICK SUMMARY SB 636 directs the Department of General Services to remove all remaining Confederate monuments from Capitol Square
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HB 359: Private elementary or secondary school; use of public funds for tuition, standards. 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 359Bill Patron: Del. Dan I. Helmer (D)Bill Area: Education Policy / School ChoiceWho This Bill Affects: Private schools, parents using faith-based schools, students receiving tuition assistance QUICK SUMMARY HB359 sets new rules for private elementary and secondary
