Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2456: Discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints; violent felony offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2456 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints; violent felony offenses. Primary sponsor: Mike Cherry (Republican). 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.
Discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints; violent felony offenses. Adds to and removes certain felony offenses from the list of violent felony offenses for discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints. Offenders with prior convictions for violent felony offenses receive "enhancements" on the guidelines that increase the recommended sentences for those offenders. The bill contains technical amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cherry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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 (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2456)
- Impact statement from VCSC (HB2456)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102410D