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HB 2299 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Computer trespass; Class 6 felony when committed against elementary and secondary schools, etc.

Summary
Computer trespass; elementary and secondary schools; school board; penalty. Makes it a Class 6 felony for the offense of computer trespass when such offense is committed against any public, private, or religious elementary or secondary school or any school board.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by making school computer trespass a Class 6 felony, increasing penalties without reform focus.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects school computer systems via felony penalties, supporting educational infrastructure security and safety.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClassifies unauthorized school computer access as felony, enhancing cybersecurity protections for educational institutions.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mark Earley
Mark Earley
RRepublican
VA
73
Co
Photo of Baxter Ennis
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
VA
89
Co
Photo of Chad Green
Chad Green
RRepublican
VA
69
Co
Photo of Paul Milde
Paul Milde
RRepublican
VA
64
Co
Photo of Wendell Walker
Wendell Walker
RRepublican
VA
52