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HB 2586 — Prostitution and sex trafficking; offenses involving a minor, penalties.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 617 (effective 7/1/19)
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27 sponsors
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Summary
Provides that any person who commits an act of aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse or using a vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse, when such act involves a minor, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Under current law, such acts are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill adds the two new felony offenses to (i) the definition of "violent felony" for the purposes of sentencing guidelines, (ii) the definition of barrier crimes for the purposes of background checks for employees or volunteers providing care to children or the elderly or disabled, (iii) the definition of predicate criminal acts for street gangs, (iv) the definition of racketeering activity under the Virginia Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organization Act, (v) the list of violations that a multi-jurisdiction grand jury is responsible for investigating, and (vi) the list of offenses requiring registration in the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. The bill also adds felony prostitution and felony human trafficking offenses to the definition of "violent felony" for the purposes of sentencing guidelines. The bill also provides that each violation of commercial sex trafficking is a separate and distinct felony. The bill as introduced was a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
59 added · 72 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill HB 2586 remove some specific sections and clarify penalties related to crimes involving minors, particularly in cases of prostitution and sex trafficking. These changes aim to streamline the bill and ensure that penalties for repeat offenders who commit violent felonies are more consistently applied. This matters because it strengthens the legal framework for dealing with serious crimes against vulnerable populations, improving the state's ability to respond effectively to such offenses.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 617 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-902, 17.1-805, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-347 through 18.2-350, 18.2-357.1, 18.2-513, 19.2-215.1, and 19.2-392.02, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to prostitution and sex trafficking;
[H 2586] Approved March 19, 2019 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Clause (ii) and (iii) of § 18.2-48, former § 18.1-38 with the intent to defile or, for the purpose of concubinage or prostitution, a felony violation of subdivision (2) or (3) of former § 18.1-39 that involves assisting or aiding in such an abduction, § 18.2-61, former § 18.1-44 when such act is accomplished against the complaining witness's will, by force, or through the use of the complaining witness's mental incapacity or physical helplessness, or if the victim is under 13 years of age, subsection A of § 18.2-63 where the perpetrator is more than five years older than the victim, § 18.2-67.1, § 18.2-67.2, § 18.2-67.3, former § 18.1-215 when the complaining witness is under 13 years of age, § 18.2-67.4 where the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older and the victim is under the age of six, subsections A and B of § 18.2-67.5, § 18.2-370, subdivision (1), (2), or (4) of former § 18.1-213, former § 18.1-214, § 18.2-370.1, or § 18.2-374.1;
View plain text versions (4)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0617) View text Current html March 19, 2019
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2586ER) View text html March 07, 2019
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19104381D html January 09, 2019
- Amended Senate amendments engrossed html
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 617 (effective 7/1/19)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2019
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Conference report agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N)
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Amended by conference committee
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Conferees appointed by House
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House acceded to request
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Senate requested conference committee
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Senate amendment rejected by House (0-Y 99-N)
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Reconsideration of Senate amendment agreed to by House
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Senate amendment rejected by House (0-Y 97-N 1-A)
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
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Passed by temporarily
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read third time
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19104381D
Sponsors
- Riley E. Ingram · Cosponsor
- Emily M. Jordan · Cosponsor
- Christopher T. Head · Cosponsor
- M. Keith Hodges · Cosponsor
- Timothy D. Hugo · Cosponsor
- R. Steven Landes · Cosponsor
- Joseph P. McNamara · Cosponsor
- Brenda L. Pogge · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Webert · Cosponsor
- Garrett McGuire · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Jones · Cosponsor
- Jr. Thomas A. Garrett · Cosponsor
- Jr. Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler · Cosponsor
- Will Davis · Cosponsor
- Joshua E. Thomas · Cosponsor
- Kathy J. Byron · Cosponsor
- Roxann L. Robinson · Cosponsor
- Orrock, Robert D., Sr. · Cosponsor
- Jason S. Miyares · Cosponsor
- Marshall, Daniel W., III · Cosponsor
- Dave A. LaRock · Cosponsor
- C. Todd Gilbert · Cosponsor
- Nicholas J. Freitas · Cosponsor
- Edmunds, James E., II · Cosponsor
- M. Kirkland Cox · Cosponsor
- Ronnie R. Campbell · Cosponsor
- Robert B. Bell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (26)
- Riley E. Ingram
- Emily M. Jordan
- Christopher T. Head
- M. Keith Hodges
- Timothy D. Hugo
- R. Steven Landes
- Joseph P. McNamara
- Brenda L. Pogge
- Michael J. Webert
- Garrett McGuire
- Michael J. Jones
- Thomas A. Garrett, Jr.
- Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.
- Will Davis
- Joshua E. Thomas
- Byron, Kathy J.
- Robinson, Roxann L.
- Orrock, Robert D., Sr.
- Miyares, Jason S.
- Marshall, Daniel W., III
- LaRock, Dave A.
- Gilbert, C. Todd
- Freitas, Nicholas J.
- Edmunds, James E., II
- Cox, M. Kirkland
- Campbell, Ronnie R.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Black | — | Yea |
| Dance | — | Yea |
| McClellan | — | Yea |
| Spruill | — | Yea |
| Carrico | — | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| 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)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | Yea |
| McClellan | — | Yea |
| Spruill | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Carrico | — | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| 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)
| 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 |
| 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)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carrico | — | Yea |
| Chafin | — | Yea |
| Dance | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| McClellan | — | Yea |
| Spruill | — | 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrico | — | Yea |
| Dance | — | Yea |
| Wagner | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin | — | Yea |
| Edwards | — | Yea |
| Norment | — | Yea |
| Saslaw | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, J.L. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, R.R. | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2586 do?
- Provides that any person who commits an act of aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse or using a vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse, when such act involves a minor, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Under current law, such acts are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill adds the two new felony offenses to (i) the definition of "violent felony" for the purposes of sentencing guidelines, (ii) the definition of barrier crimes for the purposes of background checks for employees or volunteers providing care to children or the elderly or disabled, (iii) the definition of predicate criminal acts for street gangs, (iv) the definition of racketeering activity under the Virginia Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organization Act, (v) the list of violations that a multi-jurisdiction grand jury is responsible for investigating, and (vi) the list of offenses requiring registration in the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. The bill also adds felony prostitution and felony human trafficking offenses to the definition of "violent felony" for the purposes of sentencing guidelines. The bill also provides that each violation of commercial sex trafficking is a separate and distinct felony. The bill as introduced was a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
- Who sponsors HB 2586?
- HB 2586 is sponsored by Riley E. Ingram, Emily M. Jordan, Christopher T. Head, M. Keith Hodges, Timothy D. Hugo, R. Steven Landes, Joseph P. McNamara, Brenda L. Pogge, Michael J. Webert, Garrett McGuire, Michael J. Jones, Thomas A. Garrett, Jr., Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., Will Davis, Joshua E. Thomas, Byron, Kathy J., Robinson, Roxann L., Orrock, Robert D., Sr., Miyares, Jason S., Marshall, Daniel W., III, LaRock, Dave A., Gilbert, C. Todd, Freitas, Nicholas J., Edmunds, James E., II, Cox, M. Kirkland, Campbell, Ronnie R., and Bell, Robert B..
- What is the current status of HB 2586?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2019. Enacted.
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