HB124
Assault and battery; adds district court temporary recall judge, penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
Chief Patron:
Atoosa Reaser (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Assault and battery; district court temporary recall judge; penalty.
Adds a judge of a district court under temporary recall to the definition of 'judge' as it relates to the crime of assault and battery, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor that is enhanced to a Class 6 felony with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of six months if ... (More) such judge is engaged in his public duties at the time of the offense. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/02/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101360D
- 01/02/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/06/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/6/2026 3:10 pm)
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB124)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 02/10/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/11/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
- 02/12/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
