Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1909 — Habeas corpus; reorganizes, updates outdated language, and removes unused provisions.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 8 (effective 7/1/19)

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    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 04, 2019. 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

Reorganizes, updates outdated language, and removes unused provisions in several writ of habeas corpus statutes. The bill clarifies certain procedural issues such as service, venue, amendments for failure to name a proper party respondent, necessity of a response, and transfer for evidentiary hearings. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment removes the reference to "VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER" from the bill, streamlining the language for clarity. This change focuses directly on the process for petitioners who are incarcerated, ensuring that those seeking to challenge their conviction or sentence clearly understand who to address in their petitions. Simplifying this language matters because it can make legal processes more accessible to individuals who may not have legal expertise.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-654, 8.01-658, and 8.01-662 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 8.01-656, 8.01-657, and 8.01-659 of the Code of Virginia, relating to habeas corpus.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 8 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-654, 8.01-658, and 8.01-662 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 8.01-656, 8.01-657, and 8.01-659 of the Code of Virginia, relating to habeas corpus.
[H 1909] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1909] Approved February 13, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 8 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 13, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 6, 2019

  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 (97-Y 0-N)

  11. Read second time and engrossed

  12. Read first time

  13. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2

  14. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  15. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101170D

Sponsors

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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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"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 Senate

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Barker — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Norment — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Howell — Yea
Mason — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Chase — Yea
Cosgrove — Yea
Dance — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Hanger — Yea
Newman — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Vogel — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Barker — Yea
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Cosgrove — Yea
Dance — Yea
Norment — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Howell — Yea
Mason — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chase — Yea
Dunnavant — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Hanger — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Newman — Yea
Ruff — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Vogel — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Reported from Courts of Justice

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18000
Total 18000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Bourne — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Campbell, J.L. — Yea
Campbell, R.R. — Yea
Collins — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1909 do?
Reorganizes, updates outdated language, and removes unused provisions in several writ of habeas corpus statutes. The bill clarifies certain procedural issues such as service, venue, amendments for failure to name a proper party respondent, necessity of a response, and transfer for evidentiary hearings. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors HB 1909?
HB 1909 is sponsored by James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
What is the current status of HB 1909?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 04, 2019. Enacted.
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