SB 631 VA
Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.
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Summary
This bill would establish a criminal offense for callous disregard for human life and probable consequences. Callous disregard for human life refers to behavior showing extreme indifference to the safety and wellbeing of others and the foreseeable harmful consequences of one's actions. The bill would create criminal penalties for persons who exhibit such callous disregard. This would address conduct that causes serious harm or death through reckless or indifferent behavior.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-51.1:1, relating to callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.
Sponsor (1)
- Kannan Srinivasan Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104673D · upper
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · upper
- Jan 20, 2026 Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:33 pm) · upper
- Jan 21, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB631) · upper
- Feb 4, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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