SB631
Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
Senate: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Kannan Srinivasan (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) where such person knew or should have known that the consequences of such conduct would pose a greater risk to first responders. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104673D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:33 pm)
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB631)
- 02/04/2026 - Senate: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
