HB246 — Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty.

HB246 — Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty. · Informed CitizenryHB246 amends Virginia's criminal law to recognize mental health conditions as potential mitigating factors during sentencing. The bill establishes an affirmative defense or mechanism for reduced pe…Open in Informed Citizenry