Correctional facility; intentionally covering, removing, etc., a security camera, penalty.
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SB 700 — Correctional facility; intentionally covering, removing, etc., a security camera, penalty.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 674 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Covering a security camera in a correctional facility; penalty. Provides that any person who intentionally covers, removes, damages, renders inoperable, or otherwise obscures a security camera, as defined in the bill, without the permission of the sheriff, jail superintendent, warden, or Director of the Department of Corrections or Department of Juvenile Justice is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that any person who intentionally covers, removes, damages, renders inoperable, or otherwise obscures a security camera with the intent of inhibiting or preventing a security camera from recording or transmitting a photograph, motion picture, or other digital image of the commission of a felony is guilty of a Class 6 felony. This bill is identical to HB 1332.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
28 added · 28 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended text adds a new section, § 18.2-473.2, to the Code of Virginia, establishing penalties for covering security cameras in correctional facilities. It defines a security camera and specifies two classes of offenses: covering a security camera without permission is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, while intentionally obscuring a camera to prevent recording of a felony is a Class 6 felony. This change is significant as it establishes clear legal consequences for actions that could compromise security within correctional settings.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E674 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-473.2, relating to covering a security camera in a correctional facility;
R O [S 700] Approved LApril L11, 1.2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 18.2-473.2.
As used in this section, "security camera" means an analog or digital photographic or video camera or other device capable of recording or transmitting a photograph, motion picture, or other digital image that has been installed in a state or local correctional facility or any juvenile correctional cenB.center.
Any person who intentionally covers, removes, damages, renders inoperable, or otherwise obscures a security camera without the permission of the sheriff, jail superintendent, warden, or Director of the Department of Corrections or Department of Juvenile Justice is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
BC. obscures a security camera with the intent of inhibiting or preventing a security camera from recording or transmitting a photograph, motion picture, or other digital image of the commission of a felEny is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
RAny 2.person who intentionally covers, removes, damages, renders inoperable, or otherwise obscures a security camera with the intent of inhibiting or preventing a security camera from recording or transmitting a photograph, motion picture, or other digital image of the commission of a felony is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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Pursuant to § 30-19.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, the estimated amount of the necessary appropriation cannot be determined for periods of imprisonment in state adult correctional facilities;
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0674 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- SB700ER View text pdf March 07, 2022
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 22106076D-S1 pdf February 04, 2022
- Presented and ordered printed 22104206D View text pdf January 21, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 674 (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 22, 2022
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB700ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (78-Y 22-N)
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Passed House (78-Y 22-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Public Safety (16-Y 6-N)
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Referred to Committee on Public Safety
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB700S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 22106076D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB700S1)
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Impact statement from VCSC (SB700S1)
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Committee substitute printed 22106076D-S1
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Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB700)
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Impact statement from VCSC (SB700)
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Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Presented and ordered printed 22104206D
Sponsors
- Bill DeSteph · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 22 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 | 77 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 77 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 22% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| March, Marie E. | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Nay |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Bill Wiley | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Yea |
| Cordoza, A.C. | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Yea |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Nay |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mundon King, Candi | — | Nay |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Nay |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Nay |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 700 do?
- Covering a security camera in a correctional facility; penalty. Provides that any person who intentionally covers, removes, damages, renders inoperable, or otherwise obscures a security camera, as defined in the bill, without the permission of the sheriff, jail superintendent, warden, or Director of the Department of Corrections or Department of Juvenile Justice is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that any person who intentionally covers, removes, damages, renders inoperable, or otherwise obscures a security camera with the intent of inhibiting or preventing a security camera from recording or transmitting a photograph, motion picture, or other digital image of the commission of a felony is guilty of a Class 6 felony. This bill is identical to HB 1332.
- Who sponsors SB 700?
- SB 700 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph.
- What is the current status of SB 700?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 700?
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