Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 631
Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kannan Srinivasan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· 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 where such person knew or should have known that the consequences of such conduct would pose a greater risk to first responders.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 Senate | Continued to next session in Courts of Justice | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB631) - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:33 pm) - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104673D