Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 501 — Discovery in criminal cases; copies of discovery for the accused.

Last action — Left in Courts of Justice

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Discovery in criminal cases; copies of discoveryfor the accused. Provides that for any discovery materials orevidence that the accused is permitted to inspect and review, the accused may request the Commonwealth to copy or photograph such discovery materials or evidence, and the Commonwealth shall provide such copiesor photographs to the accused or his counsel.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)

  3. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101913D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 501 do?
Discovery in criminal cases; copies of discoveryfor the accused. Provides that for any discovery materials orevidence that the accused is permitted to inspect and review, the accused may request the Commonwealth to copy or photograph such discovery materials or evidence, and the Commonwealth shall provide such copiesor photographs to the accused or his counsel.
Who sponsors HB 501?
HB 501 is sponsored by Mullin, Michael P..
What is the current status of HB 501?
This bill died with 2022 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 501?
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