Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2322: Appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by mandatory minimum term of confinement.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2322 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by mandatory minimum term of confinement. Primary sponsor: Will Davis (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0170).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life. Provides that in any case in which an indigent defendant is charged with any felony punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life, the court shall appoint to represent the defendant two competent, qualified, and experienced attorneys, one of whom shall be from the public defender office if the defendant is charged in a jurisdiction in which a public defender office is established. The bill preserves the requirement under current law for the court to appoint two such attorneys in cases in which an indigent defendant is charged with a Class 1 felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Ian T. Lovejoy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Owen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0170)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 170 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2322)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2322ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Amended by conference committee
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