Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 946: Assault and battery; adds officers of Va. Marine Police 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 946 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault and battery; adds officers of Va. Marine Police to definition of law-enforcement officer. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2025): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB926-Stuart) (11-Y 0-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; Virginia Marine Police officers; penalty. Adds Virginia Marine Police officers to the definition of "law-enforcement officer" as such definition relates to the Class 6 felony for any person who commits an assault or assault and battery against another knowing or having reason to know that such other person is a law-enforcement officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| 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
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB926-Stuart) (11-Y 0-N)
- Impact statement from VCSC (SB946)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103432D