Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1148: Crime victim rights; notification.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1148 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crime victim rights; notification. Primary sponsor: Mark Obenshain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Finance and Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Crime victim rights; notification. Requires notification through the Virginia Statewide VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) System or other similar electronic or automated system to a victim regarding the commitment or release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity. The bill contains technical amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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 Finance and Appropriations
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1148)
- Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102456D