SB631Introduced in the Senate
Callous disregard for human life and probable consequences; penalties.
Introduced by Kannan Srinivasan, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · February 4, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104673D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:33 pm)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB631)
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
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