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VA SB559
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bryce Reeves
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AI Summary
- Expands venue options for prosecuting forgery crimes to explicitly include violations of Virginia Code sections 18.2-168, 18.2-170, and 18.2-172
- Allows forgery cases to be prosecuted in any county or city where the forged writing was created, used, passed, attempted to be used, deposited, or placed with another party
- Permits prosecution where the forged writing was found in the defendant's possession
- Authorizes prosecution in any jurisdiction where an issuer, acquirer, or account holder suffered financial loss from the forgery offense
- Amends § 19.2-245.1 of the Code of Virginia to clarify and broaden prosecutorial venue options for forgery-related crimes
Legislative Description
Forgery; as certain violations; amends venue provisions for prosecution.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Courts of Justice: Criminal2/21/2026
Courts of Justice2/20/2026
Courts of Justice1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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