Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2694: Criminal sexual assault against a minor; capital murder, death penalty, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2694 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal sexual assault against a minor; capital murder, death penalty, etc. Primary sponsor: Tim Griffin (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.
Capital murder; death penalty; certain offenses of criminal sexual assault against a minor punishable by death. Authorizes punishment by death for (i) capital murder and (ii) rape, forcible sodomy, and object sexual penetration when the victim is a child younger than the age of 13 and the offender (a) was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense and (b) is not determined to be a person with intellectual disability pursuant to relevant law. The bill also provides that the Supreme Court of Virginia shall give priority to the review of cases in which the sentence of death has been imposed over other cases pending in the Court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Griffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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
- Impact statement from VCSC (HB2694)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 25100580D