Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2347: Limitation of prosecutions; false entries or destruction of records by officers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2347 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Limitation of prosecutions; false entries or destruction of records by officers. Primary sponsor: Mark L. Earley, Jr.. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limitation of prosecutions; false entries or destruction of records by officers. Extends the statute of limitations for prosecution of the offense of false entries or destruction of records by officers to within (i) five years of the commission of the offense or (ii) two years after the existence of the illegal act and the identity of the offender are discovered by the Commonwealth, whichever is later. The current statute of limitations is one year from the date of the offense.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Primary 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
- Left in Courts of Justice
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101194D