SB689

Virginia SB689 penalizes threats to kill or harm employees of social services departments.

Virginia SB689 establishes penalties for making threats to kill or cause bodily harm to employees of the Department of Social Services or local social services departments. The bill specifies that such threats, whether made in writing, electronically, or verbally, are considered felonies. It also addresses threats made to health care providers performing their duties, categorizing these as misdemeanors. The legislation aims to protect these professionals from intimidation and ensure public safety.