Virginia SB 559: Forgery, as certain violations; amends venue provisions for prosecution.

Bill Text

2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26100647D

SENATE BILL NO. 559

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 14, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-245.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to forgery; venue.

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Patron—Reeves

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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 19.2-245.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 19.2-245.1. Forgery; where prosecuted.

If any person commits forgery a violation of § 18.2-168, 18.2-170, or 18.2-172, that forgery such violation may be prosecuted in any county or city (i) where the writing was forged, or where the same was used or passed, or attempted to be used or passed, or deposited or placed with another person, firm, association, or corporation either for collection or credit for the account of any person, firm, association, or corporation; (ii) where the writing is was found in the possession of the defendant; or (iii) where an issuer, acquirer, or account holder sustained a financial loss as a result of the offense.