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SB 492 — Sex offenses; requiring registration.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 826 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Sex offenses requiring registration. Clarifies the registration and reregistration obligations imposed upon a person convicted of a foreign sex offense for the purposes of registration with the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 492 adds new references to previous legislative sessions while also removing outdated language about offenses that require registration. This change matters because it clarifies the bill’s intent and ensures that the language aligns with the most current legal standards, making it easier for people to understand which offenses are serious enough to warrant registration. Overall, these updates help streamline the legislation and enhance its effectiveness.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 826 An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-902 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sex offenses requiring registration.
[S 492] Approved April 7, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 826 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 17, 2020
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Impact statement from DPB (SB492ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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Title replaced 20109405D-H1
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House substitute agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N)
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VOTE: Passage (54-Y 45-N)
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Passed House with substitute (54-Y 45-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB492H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20109405D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (SB492H1)
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Committee substitute printed 20109405D-H1
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Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (12-Y 7-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)
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Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB492)
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Reported from Judiciary (8-Y 3-N)
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Moved from Courts of Justice to Judiciary due to a change of the committee name
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104670D
Sponsors
- Scott A. Surovell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 61 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 21 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 45% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 54% | 45% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 32% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Nay |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Nay |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Nay |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Nay |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Nay |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Not Voting |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Not Voting |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Nay |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Nay |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Not Voting |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 22% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Nay |
| Adams, Les R. | — | Not Voting |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Nay |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Not Voting |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 45% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 492 do?
- Sex offenses requiring registration. Clarifies the registration and reregistration obligations imposed upon a person convicted of a foreign sex offense for the purposes of registration with the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry.
- Who sponsors SB 492?
- SB 492 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell.
- What is the current status of SB 492?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 492?
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