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Assault and battery; creates Class 6 felony for serious bodily injury.

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2027 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26102460D

HOUSE BILL NO. 251

Offered January 14, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-805 , 18.2-57 , 18.2-160.2 , 19.2-392.12 , as it shall become effective, 37.2-416.1 , and 37.2-506.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to assault and battery; serious bodily injury; penalty.

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Patron—Watts

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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

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