Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1675 — Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; attorney fees.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 454 (effective 7/1/19)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2018. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that, where the appointment of counsel is necessary pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, any attorney fees assessed shall not exceed $125, unless the court deems a higher amount appropriate.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 1675 clarifies the language related to how courts can assess attorney fees and costs in cases involving violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Specifically, it removes some redundant phrasing while making it clear that a court can require any party to pay these fees, including the party that experienced a violation. This change is important because it ensures that affected servicemembers have a clearer pathway to recover costs associated with legal actions, thereby supporting their rights and access to justice.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-15.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 454 An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-15.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;
[H 1675] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1675] Approved March 18, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 454 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 21, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Passed by for the day

  9. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  10. Constitutional reading dispensed

  11. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  12. Printed as engrossed 19101973D-E

  13. Engrossed by House as amended HB1675E

  14. Committee amendment agreed to

  15. Read second time

  16. Read first time

  17. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #3

  18. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  19. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101973D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 129 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joseph C. Lindsey

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (129)

129 members have not signed on to 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
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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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
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Courts of Justice

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Chafin — Yea
Norment — Yea
Petersen — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Howell — Yea
Saslaw — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment

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
Collins — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Campbell, J.L. — Yea
Campbell, R.R. — 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

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1675 do?
Provides that, where the appointment of counsel is necessary pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, any attorney fees assessed shall not exceed $125, unless the court deems a higher amount appropriate.
Who sponsors HB 1675?
HB 1675 is sponsored by Joseph C. Lindsey, Lamont Bagby, Betsy B. Carr, Karrie K. Delaney, C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr., Charniele L. Herring, Matthew James - Resigned 5/19, David A. Reid, Debra H. Rodman, Marcus B. Simon, David W. Marsden, Elizabeth R. Guzman, Kimberly Pope Adams, Plum, Kenneth R., Murphy, Kathleen, Kory, Kaye, Keam, Mark L., Bourne, Jeffrey M., and Ayala, Hala S..
What is the current status of HB 1675?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2018. Enacted.
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