Issue Position: Protecting Virginians

Issue Position

The Attorney General doesn't just oversee prosecutions; part of the job is working with the legislature to develop legislation that makes our Commonwealth safer. As a state senator, Mark Obenshain has been a leader in supporting law enforcement and keeping our communities safe. That's why the Virginia Sheriffs Association honored him with their Legislator of the Year Award, and by the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys with their Champion of Justice Award.

Mark Obenshain patroned the legislation that cracked down on meth dealers and established new mandatory minimums for repeat drug offenders and sexual predators. He made Virginia law get serious about repeat violations of protective orders and wrote the law that requires those who would solicit indecent acts with minors to be listed on the sex offender registry. He made "phishing" a Class 5 felony before most people knew what phishing was, and it is his legislation that requires early warning systems in public colleges and universities to help keep students safe.

Mark has worked to provide prosecutors and law enforcement professionals the tools they need to combat crime and keep our communities safe, and as Attorney General, he will continue to partner with law enforcement on a public safety agenda that works for Virginia.

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