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VA HB629
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Katrina Callsen
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AI Summary
- Expands sexual extortion laws to cover threats involving obscene images where intimate body parts are not explicitly exposed, in addition to existing coverage of nude or partially undressed images
- Creates a new crime of "attempted sexual extortion" (Class 6 felony) when a person makes qualifying threats but the victim does not comply with sexual demands
- Increases penalties when an adult commits sexual extortion against a minor under 18: imprisonment of 1-20 years and fines up to $100,000
- Expands unlawful image creation laws to criminalize creating obscene images of nonconsenting persons in private locations, even without explicit nudity
- Violations involving victims under 18 are Class 6 felonies; adult violations are Class 1 misdemeanors, with enhanced felony penalties for repeat offenders within 10 years
Legislative Description
Sex offenses, certain; sexual extortion, unlawful creation of image of another, penalties.
Last Action
Signed by President
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations2/25/2026
Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal2/10/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026
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