VA HB1471

Expands the definition of aggravated murder (Class 1 felony) to include killings by prisoners confined in juvenile correctional facilities and while in custody of correctional officers, in addition to state and local correctional facilities

Adds correctional officers to the list of protected personnel under the malicious bodily injury statute, carrying penalties of 5-30 years imprisonment with a 2-year mandatory minimum for malicious injury, or Class 6 felony with 1-year mandatory minimum for unlawful but non-malicious injury

Creates enhanced penalties for assault and battery against correctional officers and Department of Corrections/Juvenile Justice employees when bodily fluids or excrement are used, imposing a mandatory minimum 3-year term of confinement

Maintains existing Class 6 felony penalties with 6-month mandatory minimum for assault or battery against correctional officers and related custodial employees engaged in their duties

Acknowledges the bill may increase imprisonment periods, with the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission assigning a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000 per statutory requirements