Committee Agenda

Courts of Justice Committee Agenda

Chair: Hope, Patrick A.

Last Updated: 02/27/2026 02:59 PM

Meeting Date & Time: 03/02/2026 15 minutes after adjournment of the House Add to Calendar

Meeting Time Updated

Location: House Committee Room C - 206

Additional Resource(s):

Public Comments

Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1542 (Johnson); (804) 698-1544 (McDaniel)

DLS Contact: (804) 698 - 1815 (Olwine), (804) 698-1829 (Hatcher), (804) 698 - 1831 (Heard)

1. Announcements and Executive Actions - Chairman Hope
Continue: SB369, SB689, SB345
Consider SB622

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB345	Roem	Guardianship/conservatorship of incapacitated adult; right to request counsel, right to a jury trial.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 64.2-2006 and 64.2-2007 of the Code of Virginia, relating to guardianship or conservatorship of incapacitated adult; right to request counsel; right to a jury trial. Fiscal Impact Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 2/25/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/2/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB345) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N)
SB369	Carroll Foy	Civil actions; assignment as business litigation action, requirements, delayed effective date.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-105 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 8.01 an article numbered 20.1, consisting of sections numbered 8.01-217.1 and 8.01-217.2, relating to civil actions; assignment as business litigation action; requirements. Fiscal Impact Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions: 2/19/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 2/23/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/2/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Read second time • 2/13/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB604 (Willett) Civil Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
SB622	Marsden	Title insurance; schedule of risk rates, policy rates.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 38.2-4608 of the Code of Virginia, relating to title insurance; schedule of risk rates. Fiscal Impact Tabled in Courts of Justice (14-Y 4-N) Yeas (14): Hope, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Cousins, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Leftwich, Williams Nays (4): Kilgore, Davis, Whittle, Pence Not Voting (4): Maldonado, Hernandez, Reaser, Ballard Last actions: 2/25/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda 2/26/2026 - Referred from Labor and Commerce and referred to Courts of Justice and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) 2/26/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice 2/26/2026 - Referred by Committee 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda Senate Committee Actions: • 1/29/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 1/29/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 1/29/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 1/30/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate • 2/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB622) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends referring to and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
SB689	Mulchi	Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-60 of the Code of Virginia, relating to oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state department of social services; penalty. Fiscal Impact Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions: 2/24/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 2/25/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/2/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26101814D-E • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A) • 2/20/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB689) Related Bills: HB1159 (Cherry) Criminal Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

2. Senate Bills Identical to House Bills Uncontested (Block Vote SB158, SB444, SB743) - Chairman Hope
HB391 - Not in block - Appropriations

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB158	Perry	Judicial district and circuit courts; maximum number of judges.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-69.6:1 and 17.1-507 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum number of judges in each judicial district and circuit; study to examine organization and boundaries of certain judicial circuits; report. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/11/2026 - Conferees appointed by House 3/11/2026 - House Conferees: Hope, Maldonado, Ballard 3/11/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/11/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB158ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB158) • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 Related Bills: HB46 (Reid) HB443 (Hope)
SB391	Stuart	Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), Commission on; structure and responsibilities.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-268.3, 18.2-270.1, 18.2-271.1, 18.2-271.5, and 46.2-507, as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 an article numbered 2.1, consisting of sections numbered 18.2-273.1 through 18.2-273.9; and to repeal §§ 18.2-270.2, 18.2-271.2, and 18.2-271.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP). Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/4/2026 - House committee offered 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations with substitute (22-Y 0-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109196D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26102693D-E • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB391) • 3/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB391) Related Bills: HB862 (Cousins)
SB444	Bagby	Offenses relating to gift cards; penalties.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-191, 18.2-192, 18.2-193, 18.2-195, 18.2-197, 18.2-198, and 18.2-198.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to offenses relating to gift cards; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/13/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Enrolled • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB444ER) Related Bills: HB662 (Maldonado)
SB743	Aird	Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-162 of the Code of Virginia, relating to damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/13/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/13/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB743) Related Bills: HB317 (Pope Adams) HB769 (Herring)

3. Senate Bills Similar to House Bills Uncontested (Block Vote) - Chairman Hope

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB24	Carroll Foy	Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials.
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. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/10/2026 - Signed by Speaker 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (87-Y 8-N 0-A) 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (38-Y 1-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (SB24ER2) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB118 (Keys-Gamarra)
SB83	Salim	District or circuit court; possession of portable electronic devices.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-5 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 16.1-69.35:4, 17.1-128.2, 18.2-469.1, 53.1-120.1, and 53.1-127.2:1, relating to security policies for courthouses and local or regional correctional facilities; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 4/22/2026 - Passed by for the day • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (24-Y 15-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Communicated to Governor • 5/19/2026 - Governor's Veto Received by Senate • 5/19/2026 - Governor's Veto Received by Senate Related Bills: HB872 (Cousins)
SB647	Pillion	Unmanned aircraft systems; use by law-enforcement officers, search warrants.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102 and 19.2-60.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers; search warrants; model policy. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee amendment agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendment (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendment (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB647) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB1219 (Sewell)
SB748	Locke	Human trafficking; issuance of vacatur for victims, definitions.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-327.15 through 19.2-327.19 of the Code of Virginia, relating to issuance of vacatur for victims of human trafficking. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26104829D-E • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB748)
SB812	Boysko	Victims of crime; reimbursement for expenses, report.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-165.1, 19.2-368.2, 19.2-368.3, and 19.2-368.11:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to victims of crime; reimbursement for expenses; work group. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/13/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26106832D-ES1 • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB812) • 3/6/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB1464 (Shin)

4. Senate Bills Similar to House Bills Contested - Chairman Hope

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB62	Lucas	Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset.
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. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (65-Y 34-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Signed by President • 3/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB62) • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 • 4/22/2026 - Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Communicated to Governor Related Bills: HB26 (Henson)
SB180	Williams Graves	Fines and costs; period of limitations on collection, responsibility for collections.
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. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (89-Y 9-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Enrolled • 3/11/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB180ER) • 3/11/2026 - Signed by President • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 • 3/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From DPB (3/23/2026 3:14 pm) Related Bills: HB17 (Price) HB268 (Hernandez)
SB283	Aird	Penalties for failure to appear; definition, contempt.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-456 and 19.2-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to penalties for failure to appear; contempt. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 7-N) 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (64-Y 35-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Read second time • 2/16/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB933 (Simon)

5. Criminal Subcommittee Uncontested (Block Vote) - Delegate Watts

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB106	Stanley	Tianeptine product; selling, giving, or distributing, civil penalty.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-251.6, relating to selling, giving, or distributing a tianeptine product; civil penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (98-Y 0-N 0-A) 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (SB106ER2) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB111	Craig	Trespassing on emergency vehicles; prohibition, penalty.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-160.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prohibition on trespassing on emergency vehicles; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/10/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled • 3/10/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB111ER) • 3/10/2026 - Signed by President • 3/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB111) • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB142	McDougle	Retail tobacco/hemp; sale of products intended for smoking to persons younger than 21 years of age.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-371.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sale of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking to persons younger than 21 years of age; civil penalty paid to locality. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendment (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/9/2026 - House insisted on amendment 3/9/2026 - House requested conference committee 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by House 3/12/2026 - House Conferees: Hope, Mehta, Pence Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A) • 3/10/2026 - Senate acceded to request Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/10/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/10/2026 - Senate Conferees: McDougle, Carroll Foy, Salim Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB330	Perry	Probation and parole officers; subscriber agreements with clerks' offices.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-293, 17.1-295, and 53.1-145 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 17.1 sections numbered 17.1-296 and 17.1-297, relating to Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission; Department of Corrections; probation and parole officers; subscriber agreements with clerks' offices; secure remote access to nonconfidential court records. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 1/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 1/27/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 1/30/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB330) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB330) • 3/6/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)
SB528	Stanley	Misdemeanor proceedings; competency treatment.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-169.1, 19.2-169.2, 19.2-169.3, and 37.2-808, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to competency treatment in misdemeanor proceedings. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB528) • 3/6/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Related Bills: HB1105 (Kilgore) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
SB559	Reeves	Forgery or certain violations; amends venue provisions for prosecution.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-245.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to forgery; venue. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB559) • 3/6/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
SB713	Deeds	Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security, concurrent jurisdiction of certain officers, etc.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-120 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security; concurrent jurisdiction of certain officers present at a courthouse of different locality permitted. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/2/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB713) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB714	Deeds	Local pretrial services officers; duties and responsibilities, defendant interviews, assessments.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-152.4:3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to duties and responsibilities of local pretrial services officers; assessments. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100870D-E • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB714) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB764	Stanley	Defendant; deferred disposition in a criminal case, license suspension.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-298.02 and 46.2-398, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to deferred disposition in a criminal case; license suspension; driving while under the influence. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day 3/6/2026 - Floor offered Delegate Kilgore Amendment 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26105584D-E • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB764) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB776	Mulchi	Probationer; requiring fines, costs, restitution for damages, etc., failure to pay.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to requiring fines, costs, restitution for damages, support, or community services from probationer; failure to pay. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee amendments agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote) • 2/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/4/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26102472D-E • 2/5/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 6-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB804	Deeds	Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; submission of annual report.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 17.1-905 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; submission of annual report. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee amendment agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendment (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendment (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/17/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)

6. Criminal Subcommittee Uncontested (Block Vote) Bills to Appropriations - Delegate Watts

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB35	Favola	Juvenile & domestic relations district courts; delinquent juv., mental health/disability evaluation.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-274 and 16.1-278.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile and domestic relations district courts; delinquent juveniles; mental health or disability evaluations. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) 3/2/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/9/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/5/2026 - Read second time • 2/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/6/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
SB47	Craig	Impersonation of law-enforcement officer while committing additional act; penalties.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-174 of the Code of Virginia, relating to impersonation of law-enforcement officer while committing additional act; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/11/2026 - Passed House with substitute (75-Y 24-N 0-A) 3/11/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/11/2026 - Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB47ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB47) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N); Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
SB55	Diggs	Sex offenses; prohibiting proximity to children on premises of state parks, penalty.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-370.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sex offenses prohibiting proximity to children; state parks; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time 3/9/2026 - Read third time 3/9/2026 - Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/13/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/13/2026 - Enrolled • 3/13/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB55ER) • 3/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB55) • 3/13/2026 - Signed by President • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)
SB261	Stanley	Cruelty to animals; malicious killing of a dog or cat, penalty.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.2-6570 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cruelty to animals; malicious killing of a dog or cat; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N) Yeas (20): Hope, Watts, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (2): Maldonado, Simon Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time 3/9/2026 - Motion to rerefer to Appropriations agreed to 3/9/2026 - Rereferred by House 3/9/2026 - Rereferred to Appropriations Senate Committee Actions: • 2/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/6/2026 - Read second time • 2/6/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/9/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB730 (Davis) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)
SB673	Mulchi	Stalking; using electronically transmitted communication, penalty.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-60.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to stalking by electronically transmitted communication; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108651D-H1 3/3/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety 3/4/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Reading of substitute waived • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/17/2026 8:47 am) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/2/2026 8:44 am) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB673) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
SB778	Obenshain	Display of obscene material to a minor unlawful; penalty.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-374.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to display of obscene material to a minor unlawful; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/3/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety 3/4/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/13/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/13/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)

7. Criminal Subcommittee Contested and Remainder of Docket - Delegate Watts
SB198 Appropriations

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB18	Locke	Children; adjudication of delinquency, orders of disposition.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-246, 16.1-278.8, and 18.2-371 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 16.1-278.9:1, relating to children; adjudication of delinquency. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (16-Y 6-N) Yeas (16): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Williams Nays (6): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - committee amendments agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (65-Y 34-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Enrolled • 3/12/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB18ER) • 3/12/2026 - Signed by President • 3/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB18) • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 2-N)
SB23	Salim	Plea agreements and court orders; prohibited provisions.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-254.01, relating to plea agreements and court orders; prohibited provisions. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 7-N) 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (64-Y 34-N 1-A) 3/10/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 • 4/13/2026 - Governor's Veto Received by Senate • 4/22/2026 - Passed by for the day • 4/22/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
SB137	Pekarsky	Obstructing health care facility; penalties.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-404.1, relating to obstructing reproductive health care facility; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/12/2026 - House Conferees: Watts, Schmidt, Tata 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 35-N 0-A) 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 32-N 0-A) 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB137) • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (SB137ER2) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
SB198	Favola	Individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; admissibility of statements.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-271.6:1, relating to admissibility of statements by individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in certain cases. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) 3/2/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26105843D-ES1 • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB198) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)
SB230	Surovell	Police and court records; expungement of records, delayed effective date.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-306, 19.2-298.02, and 19.2-392.2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to expungement of police and court records. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (20-Y 2-N) Yeas (20): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (2): Kilgore, Leftwich Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (84-Y 15-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 12-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Review From JLARC (3/4/2026 8:17 pm) • 3/6/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N)

8. Civil Subcommittee Uncontested (Block Vote) - Delegate Simon

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB107	Pekarsky	Jury service; exemptions upon request, certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-341.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemptions from jury service upon request; certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/10/2026 - Signed by Speaker 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (96-Y 0-N 0-A) 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (35-Y 4-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (SB107ER2) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB189	Williams Graves	Consumer debt collection proceedings; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-271.2, relating to consumer debt collection proceedings; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/12/2026 - Enrolled • 3/12/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB189ER) • 3/12/2026 - Signed by President • 3/12/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB189) • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB227	Surovell	Arbitration; high-volume service providers, selection of arbitrator, civil remedies.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-581.010 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 21 of Title 8.01 an article numbered 3, consisting of sections numbered 8.01-581.017 through 8.01-581.021, relating to arbitration; high-volume arbitration service providers; selection of arbitrator; civil penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - committee amendments agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 1/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 1/27/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 1/28/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB227) • 3/6/2026 - House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - House amendments agreed to by Senate Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB342	Perry	Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 25.1 a section numbered 25.1-110, relating to condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N) 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendmentagreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House with amendment (65-Y 34-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/11/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - House Amendment agreed to by Senate • 3/6/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to by SenateCourts of Justice Amendment Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB660	Rouse	Virginia Self-Service Storage Act; disposal of abandoned personal property in certain cases.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-2903.1, relating to Virginia Self-Service Storage Act; disposal of abandoned personal property in certain cases; definitions. Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Read second time • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/11/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/11/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB779	Obenshain	Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings, entry of order and recordation of certificate.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 25.1-229, 25.1-307, 25.1-406, and 33.2-1022 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 17.1 a section numbered 17.1-222.2, relating to eminent domain; condemnation proceedings; entry of order and recordation of certificate; disbursement of funds by circuit court clerk. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House 3/4/2026 - Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26105248D-E • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 2/24/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB779) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

9. Civil Subcommittee Contested and Remainder of Docket - Delegate Simon
SB376 - Appropriations
SB794 - Appropriations

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB376	Surovell	Motor vehicle collisions; preservation and collection of certain mobile telephone data.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-373 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-417.02, relating to motor vehicle collisions; preservation and collection of certain mobile telephone data; collision reports. Fiscal Impact Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions: 2/23/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 4-N) 2/23/2026 - House subcommittee offered 2/27/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/2/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26106851D-ES1 • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB376) • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 8:39 am) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 4-N)
SB536	Obenshain	Medical malpractice information disclosures; report.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-581.15:1, relating to medical malpractice information disclosures; report. Fiscal Impact Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda 3/4/2026 - House committee offered 3/4/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (18-Y 4-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109147D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/10/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Amendment agreed to • 2/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote) • 2/10/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100434D-E • 2/11/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 1-N)
SB540	Obenshain	Undue influence; presumptions in actions contesting validity of a trust or trust instrument.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 64.2-724.1, relating to undue influence; presumptions in actions contesting validity of a trust or trust instrument. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore Nays (7): Carnegie, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read second time 3/4/2026 - Read third time 3/4/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (67-Y 30-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/6/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 4-N)
SB725	Jones	Circuit court clerks; fees, allocation of Technology Trust Fund Fee.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-279 and 58.1-811, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to circuit court clerks; fees; Technology Trust Fund Fee; recordation tax of certain deeds; report. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (87-Y 12-N 0-A) 3/4/2026 - House insisted on substitute 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Simon, Keys-Gamarra, Williams Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB725) • 3/4/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Senate acceded to request Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Jones, Carroll Foy, Stanley Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N)
SB753	Reeves	Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-40 of the Code of Virginia, relating to unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages; statute of limitations. Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (22-Y 0-N) Yeas (22): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (22-Y 0-N) 3/2/2026 - Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/6/2026 - Placed on Communications, Technology and Innovation Agenda Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Read second time • 2/17/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/17/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/17/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N)
SB794	Perry	Virginia Health Care Protection Act; established, prohibition on extradition for certain crimes.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-412.10, 19.2-88, 19.2-99, 19.2-100, 19.2-273, and 19.2-274 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-87.1 and by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 21, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-376 through 32.1-382, relating to Virginia Health Care Protection Act established; prohibition on extradition for certain crimes; penalties. Fiscal Impact Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) Yeas (15): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (7): Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/3/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety 3/4/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Read second time • 2/13/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)

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