Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 914: Sexual assault of a child; mandatory minimum sentence, penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 914 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual assault of a child; mandatory minimum sentence, penalty. Primary sponsor: Bill Stanley (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (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.
Sexual assault of a child; mandatory minimum sentence; penalty. Increases the penalty for the sexual assault of a child younger than 18 years of age to a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stanley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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 with letter (8-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB914)
- Impact statement from VCSC (SB914)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104129D