Robbery; definition, penalty.
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SB 805 — Robbery; definition, penalty.
Last action — Continued to 2021 in Courts of Justice
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Robbery; penalty. Defines "robbery" and creates degrees of punishment corresponding to the severity of a robbery offense. Any person who commits a robbery by causing serious bodily injury is guilty of robbery in the first degree, which is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for a maximum term of life. Any person who commits robbery by displaying a firearm in a threatening manner is guilty of robbery in the second degree, which is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for a maximum term of 20 years. Any person who commits robbery by using physical force not resulting in serious bodily injury, or by displaying a deadly weapon other than a firearm in a threatening manner, is guilty of robbery in the third degree, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. Any person who commits robbery by any other means is guilty of robbery in the fourth degree, which is punishable as a Class 6 felony. Under current law, any robbery is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for life or any term not less than five years.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 805 replaces one section with a new line, which updates a specific part of the legislation. This change could clarify the law or improve its effectiveness, making it easier for everyone to understand and comply with the rules. It’s important because small adjustments can have significant impacts on how the bill functions in practice.
74.220.50.4874.220.50.216
Action History
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Continued to 2021 in Courts of Justice
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Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
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Impact statement from DPB (SB805S1)
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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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Chair votes Yes
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Read third time and passed Senate (20-Y 20-N)
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Passed by temporarily
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB805S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107417D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Impact statement from VCSC (SB805S1)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20107417D-S1
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Assigned Judiciary sub: Criminal Law
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Impact statement from VCSC (SB805)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103176D
Sponsors
- Joseph D. Morrissey · Primary
- Lamont Bagby · Cosponsor
- Patrick A. Hope · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 19 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Joseph D. Morrissey
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Nay |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Nay |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 805 do?
- Robbery; penalty. Defines "robbery" and creates degrees of punishment corresponding to the severity of a robbery offense. Any person who commits a robbery by causing serious bodily injury is guilty of robbery in the first degree, which is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for a maximum term of life. Any person who commits robbery by displaying a firearm in a threatening manner is guilty of robbery in the second degree, which is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for a maximum term of 20 years. Any person who commits robbery by using physical force not resulting in serious bodily injury, or by displaying a deadly weapon other than a firearm in a threatening manner, is guilty of robbery in the third degree, which is punishable as a Class 5 felony. Any person who commits robbery by any other means is guilty of robbery in the fourth degree, which is punishable as a Class 6 felony. Under current law, any robbery is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for life or any term not less than five years.
- Who sponsors SB 805?
- SB 805 is sponsored by Joseph D. Morrissey, Lamont Bagby, and Patrick A. Hope.
- What is the current status of SB 805?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 805?
- Track SB 805 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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