Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1398: Assault and battery; adds campus police officers to definition of law-enforcement officer.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1398 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault and battery; adds campus police officers to definition of law-enforcement officer. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Assault and battery; campus police officers; penalty. Adds campus police officers to the definition of law-enforcement officer for the crime of assault or assault and battery on a law-enforcement officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Peake | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1398)
- Impact statement from VCSC (SB1398)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 25103911D