Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 973 — Assault and battery; health care providers; penalty.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 56 (effective 7/1/17)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Expands the penalty for battery against a health care provider who is engaged in the performance of his duties to apply in hospitals or in emergency rooms on the premises of any clinic or other facility rendering emergency care. Under current law, the penalties only apply to a battery against an emergency health care provider. The bill requires the Department of Health to work with stakeholder groups to develop guidelines regarding the publication of penalties for battery on a health care provider and for the training of health care professionals and providers in violence prevention programs. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 973 establish that individuals convicted of simple assault motivated by the victim's race, religion, color, or national origin face a minimum six-month confinement, which includes 30 days of mandatory jail time. This change emphasizes the legal system's stance against hate crimes, aiming to deter such acts and protect affected communities. Additionally, it clarifies the roles of various public service professionals, potentially enhancing the legal protections for those working in sensitive positions like law enforcement and emergency services. This matters because it strengthens accountability for individuals who commit violence based on discriminatory motives, reflecting a commitment to social justice and public safety.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, relating to battery on a health care provider;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 56 An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, relating to battery on a health care provider;
[S 973] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 973] Approved February 20, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 56 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 22, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/15/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)

  8. Read third time

  9. Read second time

  10. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  11. Read first time

  12. Placed on Calendar

  13. Read second time and engrossed

  14. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  15. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101152D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97000
Total 97000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Byron — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Plum — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Cline — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Kory — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Yost — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 973 do?
Expands the penalty for battery against a health care provider who is engaged in the performance of his duties to apply in hospitals or in emergency rooms on the premises of any clinic or other facility rendering emergency care. Under current law, the penalties only apply to a battery against an emergency health care provider. The bill requires the Department of Health to work with stakeholder groups to develop guidelines regarding the publication of penalties for battery on a health care provider and for the training of health care professionals and providers in violence prevention programs. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 973?
SB 973 is sponsored by Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. and Dunnavant, Siobhan S..
What is the current status of SB 973?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2017. Enacted.
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