I oppose all these unconstitutional, dangerous, and pointless laws.

I am in Full Support of HB 423 for the sole purpose of accountability in reporting of inmate deaths while in custody of law enforcement.

Honorable Members of the House Public Safety Sub-Committee: Public Safety My name is Lillie Branch-Kennedy, Founder of the Virginia based nonprofit Resource Information Help for the Disadvantaged and the Disenfranchised (RIHD, INC) assisting people directly impacted, families and communities affected by Virginia's criminal legal system with restorative practices. Our goal for is for a more safer and equitable society. On behalf of our 4,000 membership we supports bill HB 423 Civilian deaths in custody; report. Introduced by Delegate Delores L. McQuinn; Civilian deaths in custody; report. Requires every law-enforcement agency and correctional facility to report to the Department of Criminal Justice Services certain information regarding the death of any person who is detained, under arrest or in the process of being arrested, en route to be incarcerated, Sincerely, Lillie Branch-Kennedy Founder Resource Information Help for the Disadvantaged and Disenfranchised RIHD, INC. 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike Richmond, Virginia 23223 Tel: (804) 426-4426 Email: lillie@rihd.org Website: www.rihd.org

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support this bill.

The end of solitary confinement must be done My son was murdered in solitary confinement at Red Onion Prison in Pound Va on 1/3/22.