Virginia Senate Bill 631: Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who commits a criminal act and whose conduct was so gross, wanton, or culpable as to indicate a callous disregard for human life and for the probable consequences of his conduct. The bill enhances the penalty to a Class 6 felony where such person knew or should have known that the consequences of such conduct would pose a greater risk to first responders.

Latest action

Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (2026-02-04)

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