Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 254 — Underage alcoholic possession, etc.; expungement of certain offenses.

Last action — Left in Courts of Justice

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Expungement of certain offenses. Allowsa person to petition for expungement of a deferred disposition dismissalfor underage alcohol possession or using a false ID to obtain alcoholwhen the offense occurred prior to the person's twenty-first birthday, all court costs and fines and orders of restitution have been satisfied, and the person seeking the expungement is at least 21 years of ageand has no other alcohol-related convictions. The bill provides thatany person seeking expungement of an alcohol-related charge shallbe assessed a $150 fee, which shall be paid into the state treasuryand credited to the Department of State Police.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Continued to 2021 in Courts of Justice

  3. Impact statement from DPB (HB254)

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101845D

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 254 do?
Expungement of certain offenses. Allowsa person to petition for expungement of a deferred disposition dismissalfor underage alcohol possession or using a false ID to obtain alcoholwhen the offense occurred prior to the person's twenty-first birthday, all court costs and fines and orders of restitution have been satisfied, and the person seeking the expungement is at least 21 years of ageand has no other alcohol-related convictions. The bill provides thatany person seeking expungement of an alcohol-related charge shallbe assessed a $150 fee, which shall be paid into the state treasuryand credited to the Department of State Police.
Who sponsors HB 254?
HB 254 is sponsored by Marcus B. Simon and Cole, Mark L..
What is the current status of HB 254?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 254?
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