Courts of Justice Committee Agenda
Chair: Hope, Patrick A.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/04/2026 15 minutes after adjournment of Finance Committee Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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 Administrative Actions - Chairman Hope
HB364 - Continue to 2027
HB421 - Continue to 2027
HB604 - Continue to 2027
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB364 | Dougherty | Small claims court; jurisdictional limit. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-195.4, 16.1-122.2, and 16.1-122.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Civil Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB421 | Cole, N.T. | Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems, determination of lost profits. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 25.1-230.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems; determination of lost profits.
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Civil Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB604 | Willett | Specialty civil court dockets; business and complex litigation dockets established. |
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Summary: A BILL 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, 8.01-267.11, and 8.01-267.12, relating to specialty civil court dockets; business and complex litigation dockets established; criteria for eligible actions.
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB369 (Carroll Foy) Civil Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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2. Criminal Subcommittee Block Vote (uncontested) - Delegate Watts
Incorporate HB46 into HB443
Incorporate HB 194 into HB443
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB46 | Reid | Judges; increases maximum number authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 17.1-507 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum number of judges in each judicial circuit.
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB443 (Hope) SB158 (Perry) Criminal Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB191 | Convirs-Fowler | Victims of sex trafficking; immunity for minors to arrest or prosecution for prostitution. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-361.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to victims of sex trafficking; minors; immunity to arrest or prosecution for prostitution. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB194 | McQuinn | Judges; maximum number of judges in each judicial district. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-69.6:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum number of judges in each judicial district.
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Criminal Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB443 | Hope | Judicial district and circuit courts; maximum number of judges. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-69.6:1, 17.1-400, 17.1-402, and 17.1-507 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum number of judges in each judicial district and circuit; maximum number of judges on the Court of Appeals of Virginia; hearing en banc; study to examine organization and boundaries of certain judicial circuits; report. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB46 (Reid) SB158 (Perry) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB459 | Cohen | Hate crimes; crime victim's right to nondisclosure of certain information. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-11.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to crime victim's right to nondisclosure of certain information; hate crimes. 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:
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 (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB520 | Hernandez | Clerk fees; secure remote access to nonconfidential court records by certain attorneys. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 17.1-267 of the Code of Virginia, relating to clerk fees; secure remote access to nonconfidential court records by certain attorneys. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 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 (31-Y 9-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB82 (Salim) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB567 | Carnegie | Court records; aggregated case data, request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-69.54:1 and 17.1-208 of the Code of Virginia, relating to court records; aggregated case data; request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted. 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:
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 (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1298 | Delaney | Human trafficking; issuance of vacatur for victims, definitions. |
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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. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1485 | Hope | Court of Appeals of Virginia; maximum number of judges, summary disposition of certain civil cases. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-400 and 17.1-402 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maximum number of judges on the Court of Appeals of Virginia; hearings en banc. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 2/23/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 23, 2026 • 2/23/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 5-N) • 2/23/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/23/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108371D-S1 Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) |
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3. Criminal Subcommittee Appropriations Bills (uncontested) - Delegate Watts
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB127 | Callsen | Person not free on bail; court appearance, right to counsel. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-158 and 19.2-159 of the Code of Virginia, relating to court appearance of a person not free on bail. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 3-N) • 2/23/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/23/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108450D-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 (13-Y 0-N 1-A) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB885 | Hope | Court Date Reminder Program; established, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-388 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 17.1 an article numbered 9, consisting of sections numbered 17.1-296, 17.1-297, and 17.1-298, relating to Court Date Reminder Program established; work group; report. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 23, 2026 • 2/23/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) • 2/23/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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4. Criminal Subcommittee Contested and Remainder of Docket - Delegate Watts
HB852 - Appropriations
HB247 - Appropriations
HB246 - Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB43 | Simon | Suicide; abolishes common-law crime, delayed effective date, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-16.1, relating to abolishing the common-law crime of suicide. 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:
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 (22-Y 16-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB172 | Mehta | Criminal cases; request for a jury to ascertain range of punishment, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-262.01 and 19.2-295 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal cases; request for a jury to ascertain punishment. 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:
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 (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB246 | Watts | Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, relating to affirmative defense or reduced penalty for mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, or intellectual or developmental disability. Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Appropriations (14-Y 8-N)Yeas (14): Hope, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt Nays (8): Maldonado, Kilgore, Leftwich, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to • 3/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB335 (Boysko) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N) |
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| HB247 | Watts | Deferred dispos. in criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-303.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to deferred disposition in a criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities; expungement. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and rereferred 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 2/25/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (32-Y 8-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB416 (Boysko) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB290 | Anderson | False statements as to school division or attendance zone residency; penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Education, in consultation with the Virginia State Crime Commission, to evaluate and make recommendations on compliance with and enforcement of the statutory prohibition on knowingly making false statements concerning a child's residency in a particular school division or school attendance zone for school enrollment. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/11/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB357 | Callsen | Person arrested for a felony; release of accused on secured or unsecured bond. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-120 and 19.2-123 of the Code of Virginia, relating to release of accused on secured or unsecured bond. 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:
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 (20-Y 18-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB852 | Cousins | Indigent defendant; abolition of fees, legal representation, jury trial costs, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-266, 16.1-267, 17.1-275.5, 19.2-159, 19.2-163, 19.2-163.4:1, and 19.2-336 of the Code of Virginia, relating to abolition of fees; legal representation of indigent defendant; jury trial costs. Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 23, 2026 • 2/23/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 5-N) • 2/23/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB933 | Simon | Penalties for failure to appear; definition, contempt. |
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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. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (20-Y 18-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB283 (Aird) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 2-N) |
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| HB950 | Lopez | Unmanned aircraft systems; use by public bodies, search warrant required, exceptions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-60.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of unmanned aircraft systems by public bodies; search warrant required; exceptions. 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:
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 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 3-N) |
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5. Civil Subcommittee Block Vote (uncontested) - Delegate Simon
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB100 | Ballard | Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit; Office of the Executive Secretary to prepare form. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 64.2-601 of the Code of Virginia, relating to payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit; Office of the Executive Secretary to prepare form. 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:
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 (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB224 | Hope | Paternity; proceedings to establish. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 20-49.1, 20-49.2, and 64.2-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to proceedings to establish paternity. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day • 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) (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB448 | Simon | Land records; certain financing statements, recording and indexing fees. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.9A-502, 17.1-275, and 58.1-811, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to land records; certain financing statements; recording and indexing fees. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 18, 2026 • 2/18/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 1-A) • 2/18/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/25/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB715 (Deeds) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB581 | Glass | Unauthorized use of voice or likeness; punitive damages, statute of limitations. |
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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 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB768 | Herring | Custody and visitation arrangements for minor; custody evaluation, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 20-124.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to custody and visitation arrangements for minor; custody evaluation; report. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Senate committee offered • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (14-Y 0-N) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB910 | Shin | Comprehensive statewide housing needs assessment; review of certain parcels. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 36-139 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; powers and duties of Director; a comprehensive statewide housing needs assessment; review of certain parcels. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (10-Y 5-N) • 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 Civil Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote); Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB929 | Simon | Uniform Power of Attorney Act; acknowledged power of attorney, definition. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 64.2-1617 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Uniform Power of Attorney Act; acknowledged power of attorney; definition. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 09, 2026 Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1020 | Reaser | Sexual abuse during infancy or incapacity; accrual. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-249 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sexual abuse during infancy or incapacity; accrual of cause of action. 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:
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: SB37 (Favola) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1119 | Nivar | Guardianship; copy of appointment, termination, or modification order. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 64.2-2011 and 64.2-2014 of the Code of Virginia, relating to guardianship; copy of appointment, termination, or modification order; Department of Medical Assistance Services. 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:
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: SB216 (Boysko) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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6. Civil Subcommittee contested and remainder of docket - Delegate Simon
HB775 - Appropriations
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| HB303 | Sullivan | Divorce; adultery, filing, parties living separate and apart, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 20-91 and 20-95 of the Code of Virginia, relating to divorce; adultery; filing; parties living separate and apart; work group; report. Reported from Courts of Justice (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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to • 3/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments (24-Y 16-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N) |
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| HB342 | Martinez | Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; magistrates, availability of complaint forms in courthouses. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 17.1-917 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-43.1, relating to the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; magistrates; availability of complaint forms in courthouses. 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:
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 (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB556 | Reaser | Divorce decrees; reports, includes social security numbers or other control numbers. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 20-91 and 32.1-268 of the Code of Virginia, relating to divorce decrees; reports of divorce; social security numbers or other control numbers. 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, Kilgore, Ballard, Williams, Whittle, Pence Nays (2): Leftwich, Davis Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - 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 (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB601 | Hernandez | Exemptions from garnishment; minimum protected account balance, certain benefit payments. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-511, 8.01-511.1, 8.01-512.3, and 8.01-512.4 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 34-4.3 and 34-4.4, relating to exemptions from garnishment; minimum protected account balance; certain benefit payments; procedure for financial institutions. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (1): Leftwich 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 (20-Y 18-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB301 (VanValkenburg) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB667 | Maldonado | Juvenile/domestic rel. district cts.; petition, noncitizen aged 18-21 years for leg. custody/relief. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-241, and 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile and domestic relations district courts; jurisdiction; definitions; petition by noncitizen aged 18 to 21 years for legal custody. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Senate requested conference committee Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N) |
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| HB775 | Thornton | Removal hearings; foster care, termination of parental rights, status as an Indian child, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-252, 16.1-278.1, 16.1-281, 16.1-282, 16.1-282.1, 16.1-282.2, 16.1-283, and 63.2-910.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to removal hearings; foster care; termination of parental rights; reasonable efforts; definition. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred 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:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB872 | Cousins | Portable electronic devices; possession in district or circuit court, policies set by chief judge. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 16.1-69.35:4 and 17.1-128.2, relating to possession of a portable electronic device in district or circuit court. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 17-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB83 (Salim) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB905 | Lopez | Persons other than ministers who may perform rites of marriage; clerk may issue order. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 20-25 of the Code of Virginia, relating to persons other than ministers who may perform rites of marriage; clerk; issuance of order; bond requirement. Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Hope, Maldonado, Watts, Simon, Sullivan, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Reaser, Callsen, Keys-Gamarra, Mehta, Carnegie, Thornton, Schmidt, Kilgore, Ballard, Williams, Davis, Whittle, Pence Nays (1): Leftwich Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Senate committee offered • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (9-Y 5-N) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB942 | Clark | Custody and visitation of a child; possession or consumption of authorized substances. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-278.15 and 20-124.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to custody and visitation; possession or consumption of authorized substances. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 17-N 0-A) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1100 | Hernandez | Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-804, 8.01-512.3, 8.01-515, 34-29, and 58.1-3952 of the Code of Virginia, relating to wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108843D-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: SB597 (Aird) Civil Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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