Military honor guards and veterans service organizations; paramilitary activities, exception.
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HB 17 — Military honor guards and veterans service organizations; paramilitary activities, exception.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 38 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2021. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 01, 2022.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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22 sponsors
1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Military honor guards and veterans service organizations; paramilitary activities; exception. Exempts members of a lawfully recognized military color guard, honor guard, or similar organization, and members of a veterans service organization that is congressionally chartered or officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, when such member is participating in a training or educational exercise, funeral, or public ceremony on behalf of such military color guard, honor guard, or similar organization or veterans service organization, from the crime of unlawful paramilitary activity unless such member engages in such activity with malicious intent. This bill is identical to SB 618.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 27 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated bill clarifies exceptions for members of military and veterans honor guards regarding laws against paramilitary activities. It now explicitly states that these members are not considered as engaging in unlawful activity during training or ceremonies unless they act with malicious intent. This change is important because it helps protect organized military and veterans groups from being unfairly prosecuted while they conduct legitimate activities.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E38 An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-433.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to military honor guards and veterans service organizations;
R O [H 17] Approved LApril L1, 1.2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 18.2-433.2.
Teaches or demonstrates to any other person the use, application, or making of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, knowing or ahaving civilreason disorder;knowto know or intending that such training will be employed for use in, or in furtherance of, 2.a c2.
Assembles with one or more persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with, or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, intending to employ such training for use in, or in furtherance of,Haof, a civil dis3.disorder;
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Department of Veterans Affairs, when such member is participating in a (i) training or educational exercise offered by such color guard, honor guard, or similar organization or such veterans service organization unless such member engages in such activity with malicious intent or (ii) funeral or public ceremony such as a parade or dedication ceremony on behalf of such color guard, honor guard, or similar organization or such veterans service organization unless such member engages in such activity with malicious intent.
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0038 View text Current pdf April 01, 2022
- HB17ER View text pdf February 23, 2022
- Engrossed Printed as engrossed 22100634D-E pdf February 02, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100634D pdf December 23, 2021
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 38 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 9, 2022
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Impact statement from DPB (HB17ER)
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (10-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Impact statement from DPB (HB17E)
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VOTE: Passage #2 (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House (100-Y 0-N)
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 22100634D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB17E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (18-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
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Impact statement from DPB (HB17)
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100634D
Sponsors
- Jason S. Ballard · Cosponsor
- Emily M. Jordan · Cosponsor
- Karen S. Greenhalgh · Cosponsor
- David A. Reid · Cosponsor
- Chris S. Runion · Cosponsor
- Phillip A. Scott · Cosponsor
- Richard H. Stuart · Cosponsor
- Bill Wiley · Cosponsor
- Rodney T. Willett · Cosponsor
- Jr. Thomas C. Wright · Cosponsor
- Scott A. Wyatt · Cosponsor
- Bryce E. Reeves · Cosponsor
- Kimberly Pope Adams · Cosponsor
- Jr. Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler · Primary
- Ruff, Frank M., Jr. · Cosponsor
- Amanda F. Chase · Cosponsor
- Kim A. Taylor · Cosponsor
- Nicholas J. Freitas · Cosponsor
- A.C. Cordoza · Cosponsor
- Ronnie R. Campbell · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey L. Campbell · Cosponsor
- G. "John" Avoli · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 126 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (21)
- Jason S. Ballard
- Emily M. Jordan
- Karen S. Greenhalgh
- David A. Reid
- Chris S. Runion
- Phillip A. Scott
- Richard H. Stuart
- Bill Wiley
- Rodney T. Willett
- Thomas C. Wright, Jr.
- Scott A. Wyatt
- Bryce E. Reeves
- Kimberly Pope Adams
- Ruff, Frank M., Jr.
- Chase, Amanda F.
- Taylor, Kim A.
- Freitas, Nicholas J.
- Cordoza, A.C.
- Campbell, Ronnie R.
- Campbell, Jeffrey L.
- Avoli, G. "John"
Not signed on (126)
126 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 126 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (20)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Not Voting |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Not Voting |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 17 do?
- Military honor guards and veterans service organizations; paramilitary activities; exception. Exempts members of a lawfully recognized military color guard, honor guard, or similar organization, and members of a veterans service organization that is congressionally chartered or officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, when such member is participating in a training or educational exercise, funeral, or public ceremony on behalf of such military color guard, honor guard, or similar organization or veterans service organization, from the crime of unlawful paramilitary activity unless such member engages in such activity with malicious intent. This bill is identical to SB 618.
- Who sponsors HB 17?
- HB 17 is sponsored by Jason S. Ballard, Emily M. Jordan, Karen S. Greenhalgh, David A. Reid, Chris S. Runion, Phillip A. Scott, Richard H. Stuart, Bill Wiley, Rodney T. Willett, Thomas C. Wright, Jr., Scott A. Wyatt, Bryce E. Reeves, Kimberly Pope Adams, Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., Ruff, Frank M., Jr., Chase, Amanda F., Taylor, Kim A., Freitas, Nicholas J., Cordoza, A.C., Campbell, Ronnie R., Campbell, Jeffrey L., and Avoli, G. "John".
- What is the current status of HB 17?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2021. Enacted.
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