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Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 804: Limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; exception.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 804 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 30, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; exception. Primary sponsor: Ryan McDougle (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0087).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; exceptions; competency evaluation. Provides that the speedy trial statute is tolled for an evaluation or restoration to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial. This bill is identical to HB 1845.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ryan McDouglePrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate26

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0087)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 87 (Effective 07/01/25)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 18, 2025
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB804)
  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB804ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed House (95-Y 0-N)
  11. Read third time
  12. Read second time

Showing 12 most recent of 29 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source