Courts of Justice Committee Agenda
Chair: Hope, Patrick A.
Meeting Date & Time: 01/28/2026 15 minutes after adjournment of Finance Committee Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1542 (Johnson); (804) 698-1544 (McDaniel)
DLS Contact: (804) 698 - 1815 (Olwine), (804) 698-1829 (Hatcher), (804) 698 - 1831 (Heard)
Announcements and Administrative Actions - Chairman Hope
Continue HB192 to 2027
Continue HB197 to 2027
Continue HB1314 to 2027
Refer HB650 to Public Safety
Strike HB745 (patron's request)
Refer HB839 to Rules
Refer HB840 to HHS
Refer HB1265 to Public Safety
Refer HB1299 to Rules
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB192 | Convirs-Fowler | General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-77 of the Code of Virginia, relating to general district courts; jurisdictional limits; motor vehicle accidents.
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Civil Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote); Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2027 |
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| HB197 | Thomas | Zoning appeals, board of; appellate jurisdiction upon appeal from the circuit court. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-405 and 17.1-406 of the Code of Virginia, relating to board of zoning or governing body appeals; residential housing decisions; appellate jurisdiction upon appeal from the circuit court; sunset.
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB650 | Callsen | Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 8.01 a section numbered 8.01-327.3, relating to performance of civil immigration arrests in certain areas; limitations.
Referred from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Public Safety (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109150D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Related Bills: SB351 (Salim) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (4-Y 1-N) |
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| HB745 | Williams | Twenty-seventh judicial district; boundary of judicial district, number of judges. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-69.6 and 16.1-69.6:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to twenty-seventh judicial district; boundary of judicial district; number of judges.
Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice
Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice (18-Y 0-N) Last actions:
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| HB839 | McClure | Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Judicial Council of Virginia to convene a work group to study the implementation of provisions to improve procedures for and responses to victims of family abuse and their children in child custody proceedings; report.
Referred from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Rules (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Studies Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB840 | Simonds | Restaurants; exempts certain facilities or programs. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 35.1-25 of the Code of Virginia, relating to restaurants; certain facilities or programs; exemptions.
Referred from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB677 (Head) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1265 | Glass | Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, definition, penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-327.1 and 8.01-327.2 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 8.01 sections numbered 8.01-327.3 and 8.01-327.4, relating to certain civil arrests prohibited in courthouses; penalty.
Referred from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Public Safety (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1299 | Delaney | Rules of construction; use of "shall," effective clause, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 1-243.1, relating to rules of construction; use of "shall." "shall"; report.
Referred from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Rules (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/13/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 09, 2026 Studies Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1314 | Maldonado | Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-42.7, relating to civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law.
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
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Criminal Subcommittee Block Vote (uncontested) - Delegate Watts
HB274 - incorporate into HB148
HB688 -incorporate into HB148
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB123 | Reaser | Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses, truancy. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 16.1-278.9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy. Reported from Courts of Justice (18-Y 0-N)Yeas (18): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (4): Reaser, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB146 (McDougle) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB128 | Callsen | Ancillary traffic infractions; certification. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-123.1, 16.1-241, 17.1-513, and 19.2-190.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certification of ancillary traffic infractions. Reported from Courts of Justice (18-Y 0-N)Yeas (18): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (4): Reaser, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/11/2026 - Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB148 | Williams | Children; seizure, etc., of property used in connection with exploitation and solicitation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-386.31 of the Code of Virginia, relating to seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of property used in connection with the exploitation and solicitation of children. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (18-Y 0-N)Yeas (18): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (4): Reaser, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/5/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/5/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 09, 2026 Related Bills: HB274 (Walker) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB149 | Williams | Probation; decreasing period. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to decreasing probation period. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (20-Y 0-N)Yeas (20): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/9/2026 - Read third time • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB136 (Craig) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB223 | Hope | Public defender; local funding for positions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-163.01:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public defender; local funding for positions. Reported from Courts of Justice (18-Y 0-N)Yeas (18): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (4): Reaser, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/11/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB245 | Watts | Jurisdiction of district courts in felony cases; specialty dockets, Behavioral Health Docket Act. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-123.1, 16.1-241, 19.2-183, and 19.2-186 of the Code of Virginia, relating to jurisdiction of district courts in felony cases; specialty dockets; Behavioral Health Docket Act. Reported from Courts of Justice (18-Y 1-N)Yeas (18): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (1): Leftwich Not Voting (3): Reaser, Keys-Gamarra, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB268 | Hernandez | Fines and costs; period of limitations on collection, deferred payment agreement. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-340, 19.2-341, and 19.2-354 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fines and costs; period of limitations on collection. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (19-Y 1-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (1): Leftwich Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108678D-S1 • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Related Bills: SB180 (Williams Graves) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB274 | Walker | Children; seizure, etc., of property used in connection with exploitation and solicitation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-386.31 of the Code of Virginia, relating to seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of property used in connection with the exploitation and solicitation of children.
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB148 (Williams) Criminal Subcommittee recommends incorporating (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB331 | McClure | Proceedings deferred; payment of costs. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-303.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to payment of costs when proceedings deferred. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (17-Y 3-N)Yeas (17): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Ballard, Davis, Pence Nays (3): Kilgore, Leftwich, Whittle Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/13/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB688 | Zehr | Children; seizure of audio and visual equipment, etc., in connection with solicitation, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-386.31 of the Code of Virginia, relating to seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of property used in connection with the exploitation and solicitation of children.
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Criminal Subcommittee recommends incorporating (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1084 | Hernandez | Adults charged with criminal offenses punishable by incarceration; Va. Longitudinal Data System. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-134.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to collection and reporting of data related to adults charged with a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or a term of imprisonment; Virginia Longitudinal Data System. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (18-Y 0-N)Yeas (18): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (4): Reaser, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB480 (Deeds) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N) |
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Criminal Subcommittee Contested and Appropriations bills - Delegate Watts
HB16 - Appropriations
HB17 - Appropriations
HB26 - Appropriations
HB660 Appropriations
HB754 - Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB16 | Price | Community service work in lieu of payment of fines and costs; work performed while incarcerated. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-354 of the Code of Virginia, relating to community service work in lieu of payment of fines and costs; work performed while incarcerated. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (19-Y 1-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (1): Leftwich Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB17 | Price | Fines and costs; period of limitations on collection, responsibility for collections. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-340, 19.2-341, 19.2-349, and 19.2-354 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fines and costs; period of limitations on collection. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 4-N)Yeas (16): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Davis, Pence Nays (4): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Whittle Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 3/13/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB180 (Williams Graves) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 1-N) |
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| HB26 | Henson | Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-303.03, relating to modification of sentence for marijuana-related offenses. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Keys-Gamarra, Ballard, Williams Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to AppropriationsYeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Keys-Gamarra, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/12/2026 - Senate receded from amendment (0-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/12/2026 - Reconsider receding from amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/12/2026 - Senate receded from amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB62 (Lucas) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N) |
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| HB118 | Keys-Gamarra | Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-265.4 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 15 of Title 19.2 an article numbered 4.3, consisting of a section numbered 19.2-264.15, relating to discovery; methods of delivery. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (20-Y 0-N)Yeas (20): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/9/2026 - Senate Conferees: Carroll Foy, Perry, McDougle • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB24 (Carroll Foy) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB244 | Watts | Robbery; conforms certain provisions of Code to degrees of robbery offenses. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-309.1, 16.1-330.1, 17.1-805, 18.2-50.3, 19.2-297.1, 53.1-40.02, 53.1-131.2, 53.1-165.1, and 53.1-202.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to robbery. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (14-Y 6-N)Yeas (14): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (6): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations • 3/9/2026 - Senate committee offered • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 09, 2026 • 3/9/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) • 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB361 | Seibold | Earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal, effective date. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-202.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 3-N)Yeas (16): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (3): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/12/2026 - Senate Conferees: Perry, Boysko, McDougle • 3/12/2026 - Senate insisted on substitute • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB660 | Maldonado | Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-326 and 19.2-362 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-362.1, relating to court fines and fees; indigent defendant; waiver of fees. Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Appropriations (13-Y 6-N)Yeas (13): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (6): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
Related Bills: SB472 (Deeds) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB754 | Runion | Emergency custody, involuntary temp. detention, & commitment hearings; special justice & judge fees. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-804 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment hearings; special justice and judge fees. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) |
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Civil Subcommittee Block Vote (uncontested) - Delegate Simon
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| HB73 | Cole, J.G. | Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-277.02, and 16.1-278.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody; custodians. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB206 (Suetterlein) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB133 | Simon | Electronic execution of estate planning documents; codifies Uniform Electronic Wills Act. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-291.7, 54.1-2982, 54.1-2983, 54.1-2984, 59.1-481, 64.2-100, 64.2-403, 64.2-404, 64.2-407, and 64.2-450 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 64.2 an article numbered 7, consisting of sections numbered 64.2-459 through 64.2-468, relating to electronic execution of estate planning documents; Uniform Electronic Wills Act. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 2/25/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 25, 2026 Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB163 | Simon | Notarization, filing, & recordation of certain land records; duties of notary or settlement agent. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-258.3:1, 47.1-2, 47.1-5, 47.1-5.1, 47.1-8, 47.1-11, 47.1-14, and 55.1-903 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 47.1-5.2 and 47.1-8.1, relating to notarization, filing, and recordation of certain land records; duties of notary or settlement agent; acknowledgement and satisfactory evidence of identity; requirements for commission or recommission of notary; clerk of circuit court to establish property alert electronic notification system. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB316 (Hackworth) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB252 | Watts | Servient estate; establishes relocation or modification of easement by owner. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to relocation or modification of easement by owner of servient estate. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB276 | Kilgore | Virginia State Bar; rules and regulations relating to schedule of fees for members. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3912 of the Code of Virginia, relating to members of the Virginia State Bar; rules and regulations relating to schedule of fees. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Deeds, Perry, Obenshain • 3/11/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB306 | Carnegie | Wills and estates; claims to exempt property and allowances. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 64.2-313 of the Code of Virginia, relating to wills and estates; claims to exempt property and allowances; title to real estate of a bona fide purchaser. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB307 | Carnegie | Administration of estates; claims against decedent or estate. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 64.2-552 and 64.2-556 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 64.2 a section numbered 64.2-508.1, relating to administration of estates; claims against decedent or estate. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB344 | Martinez | Property under common ownership; creation of easements. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-303.1, relating to property under common ownership; creation of easements. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 09, 2026 Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB445 | Simon | Debtor's disposable earnings; exemptions form garnishment, exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 34-29 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemptions from garnishment; exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings; disposable earnings. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB528 | Thornton | Compromise of claim for death by wrongful act; approval without a hearing. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-55 of the Code of Virginia, relating to compromise of claim for death by wrongful act; approval without a hearing. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB555 | Anderson | Signing of pleadings, etc., of a party represented by an attorney; attorney information required. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-271.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers of a party; courts of record; certain information required. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB671 | Maldonado | Jurors; exemptions from jury service upon request, competency to perform jury duty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-337 and 8.01-341.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to jurors; exemptions from jury service upon request; competency to perform jury duty. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Schmidt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/23/2026 - (S5020) Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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Civil Subcommittee contested and remainder of docket - Delegate Simon
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| HB185 | Mehta | Orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-626 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-670.3, relating to orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Read third time • 3/11/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to • 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB198 | Thomas | Local government; review of decision by board of zoning appeals, procedures for filing petition. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2285 and 15.2-2314 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local governing body; review of decision by board of zoning appeals; procedures for filing petition. Reported from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB221 | Hope | Appeals bond; indigent parties, appeal of unlawful detainer. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-129 and 16.1-107 of the Code of Virginia, relating to requirements for appeals bond; indigent parties; appeal of unlawful detainer. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (13-Y 6-N)Yeas (13): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (6): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (3): Reaser, Carnegie, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (20-Y 17-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB273 | Helmer | Law-enforcement officers; duty to render aid upon danger to life or limb, civil immunity. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-83.6:1, relating to law-enforcement officers; duty to render aid upon danger to life or limb; civil immunity. Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 6-N)Yeas (14): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (6): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Read third time • 3/11/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB350 | McLaughlin | Jury service; exemption for fire marshals. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-341 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemption from jury service; fire marshals. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (19-Y 1-N)Yeas (19): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (1): Simon Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB449 | Simon | Civil actions filed on behalf of multiple persons; class actions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-405 and 59.1-204 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 8.01 a chapter numbered 5.2, consisting of sections numbered 8.01-267.10 through 8.01-267.16, relating to civil actions filed on behalf of multiple persons; class actions; violations of Virginia Consumer Protection Act; award of damages.
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (14-Y 6-N) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Related Bills: SB229 (Surovell) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB510 | McAuliff | Uniform Power of Attorney Act; agent's duty of disclosure, execution of initial power of attorney. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 64.2-1612 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Uniform Power of Attorney Act; agent's duty of disclosure. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (20-Y 0-N)Yeas (20): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB538 | Hamilton | Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor, act by a person of authority. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 8.01-243 of the Code of Virginia, relating to statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor; act by a person of authority. Last actions:
Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB803 | Carr | Repairs or maintenance of property; entering adjoining property, petition for entry. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-304.1, relating to repairs or maintenance of property; entering adjoining property; petition for entry. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (16-Y 4-N)Yeas (16): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Whittle Nays (4): Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Pence Not Voting (2): Reaser, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (31-Y 6-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB77 (VanValkenburg) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N) |
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