CHAPTER 507

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

[S 559]

Approved April 8, 2026

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, including any violation of § 18.2-168, 18.2-170, or 18.2-172, that forgery or 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.