VA HB1277

Adds a 16th category of aggravated murder (Class 1 felony) for willful, deliberate, and premeditated killings occurring on or within public transportation vehicles

Creates a rebuttable presumption against bail for defendants charged with acts of violence, offenses on public transportation, offenses carrying life imprisonment, or any felony committed while on release for a prior felony

Requires secured bonds for felony arrestees who have been convicted of three or more Class 1 misdemeanors or felonies within the previous 10 years, or who are charged with a violent felony without prior violent offense convictions

Mandates judicial officers provide written findings of fact when granting bail in cases with a presumption against bail or for defendants with violent felony charges or multiple prior convictions

Authorizes chief magistrates to suspend magistrates who fail to issue required written bail findings, and allows Commonwealth attorneys to appeal bail decisions with a mandatory stay of up to five days pending expedited circuit court hearings