Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 902 — Sex Offenders and Crimes Against Minors Registry; removal of name from Registry.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/18)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that the requirement that a person required to register with the Sex Offenders and Crimes Against Minors Registry who was convicted of certain crimes involving child pornography or carnal knowledge of a minor in juvenile custody under Virginia wait 25 years before being entitled to file a petition for removal of his name or information from the Registry also applies to a person convicted of similar offenses under the laws of any foreign country, the United States, or a political subdivision of either.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 31 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 902 clarify the process for individuals petitioning to have their names removed from the sexual offender registry. Significant changes include the requirement that the court must review the petitioner's entire criminal and registration history and hold a hearing where the applicant and others can present evidence. This matters because it aims to ensure public safety by giving the court a comprehensive overview before deciding if the individual poses a risk and can be removed from the registry. Additionally, if a petition is denied, the individual must wait two years before filing a new one, which adds a layer of accountability while still allowing for potential rehabilitation.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101071D HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-910 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Sex Offenders and Crimes Against Minors Registry;
902 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 9, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-910 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Sex Offenders and Crimes Against Minors Registry;
---------- Patron-- Freitas ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 902] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
In the event the petition is not granted, the person shall wait at least months from the date of the denial to file a new petition for removal from the Registry.
In the event the petition is not granted, the person shall wait at least 24 months from the date of the denial to file a new petition for removal from the Registry.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 5, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 26, 2018

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  11. Read second time and engrossed

  12. Read first time

  13. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

  14. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  15. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101071D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 98000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Ayala — Yea
Cole — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — 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
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — 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
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — 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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 902 do?
Provides that the requirement that a person required to register with the Sex Offenders and Crimes Against Minors Registry who was convicted of certain crimes involving child pornography or carnal knowledge of a minor in juvenile custody under Virginia wait 25 years before being entitled to file a petition for removal of his name or information from the Registry also applies to a person convicted of similar offenses under the laws of any foreign country, the United States, or a political subdivision of either.
Who sponsors HB 902?
HB 902 is sponsored by Freitas, Nicholas J..
What is the current status of HB 902?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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