Transportation - Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Sewell, Briana
Meeting Date & Time: 02/03/2026 08:00 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
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Notes: HB 1224 has been moved to 8:00 am February 10 DMV Subcommittee meeting
Committee Clerk: 804-698-1549
DLS Contact: (804) 698-1865
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| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB269 | Reid | Motorized mobility vehicles; established as a new class of vehicle, civil penalties. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-1720, 46.2-100, 46.2-600, 46.2-613, 46.2-629, 46.2-662, 46.2-694, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, 46.2-705, 46.2-711, 46.2-714, 46.2-715, 46.2-720, 46.2-721, 46.2-904.1, 46.2-906.1, and 46.2-914 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 10 of Title 46.2 an article numbered 24, consisting of sections numbered 46.2-1193 through 46.2-1198, relating to motorized mobility vehicles; civil penalties.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB517 | Martinez | Driver communication improvement program; expands program, drivers with autism spectrum disorder. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-203.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Motor Vehicles; driver communication improvement program. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)Yeas (8): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Not Voting (2): Bennett-Parker, Guzman Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1097 | Laufer | Driver communication improvement program; drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102 and 32.1-111.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driver communication improvement program for drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; education for law-enforcement officers and emergency medical services providers; educational materials for driver training schools. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1129 | Walker | Local motor vehicle license & registration; failure to pay certain taxes, fees, & parking citations. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-752 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local motor vehicle licenses and motor vehicle registrations; failure to pay certain taxes, fees, and parking citations. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N)Yeas (8): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Austin Nays (2): Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1137 | Cherry | Renewal of licenses; persons serving in the armed services on active duty outside the Commonwealth. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-330 of the Code of Virginia, relating to renewal of licenses; persons serving in the armed services on active duty outside the Commonwealth. Last actions:
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| HB1143 | Austin | Registration decals; discontinued. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-221.4, 46.2-370, 46.2-411, 46.2-416, 46.2-417, 46.2-607, 46.2-609, 46.2-611 through 46.2-613.1, 46.2-615, 46.2-646, 46.2-646.2, 46.2-647, 46.2-649.1:1, 46.2-663 through 46.2-680, 46.2-688, 46.2-692, 46.2-709, 46.2-711, 46.2-712, 46.2-714, 46.2-716, 46.2-718, 46.2-725, 46.2-727, 46.2-730, 46.2-730.1, 46.2-749.5, 46.2-908.3, 46.2-1000, 46.2-1548, and 58.1-3505 of the Code of Virginia, relating to registration decals; discontinued.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1145 | Austin | Motor vehicle, safety inspections; certified safety inspectors. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-1166 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicle safety inspections; safety inspectors. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1198 | Scott, P.A. | Display of license plate; only rear plate required, exception. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-715, 46.2-730, 58.1-3503, and 58.1-3506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to display of license plate; only rear plate required; exception. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N)Yeas (8): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Wiley Nays (2): Austin, O'Quinn Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1203 | Scott, P.A. | DMV; requires any person submitting form to provide proof of current address. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-203.1, 46.2-324, and 46.2-606 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Motor Vehicles; addresses. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman Nays (3): Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1205 | Oates | Motor vehicles insurance; hwy. use fee; tangible personal property tax relief for certain vehicles. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-517, 46.2-770, 46.2-771, 46.2-772, and 58.1-3524 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicles; insurance, highway use fee, and tangible personal property tax relief; application to certain vehicles. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman Nays (3): Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1226 | Sewell | Motor Vehicles, Department of; release of data to certain institutions of higher education, fees. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-749 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Motor Vehicles data; certain institutions of higher education; fees. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Transportation Substitute agreed to • 2/24/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB445 (Bagby) Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1281 | Oates | Motor vehicle insurance; highway use fee, and tangible personal property tax relief. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-517, 46.2-770, 46.2-771, 46.2-772, and 58.1-3524 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicles; insurance, highway use fee, and tangible personal property tax relief; application to certain vehicles. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman Nays (3): Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1288 | Wiley | Enforcement of vehicle liens; increases property value. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-644.03 of the Code of Virginia, relating to enforcement of vehicle liens; property value. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB17 (Suetterlein) Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1290 | Wiley | Commercial motor vehicle; expands definition. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-341.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commercial motor vehicles; definition. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Sewell, McQuinn, McClure, Anthony, Feggans, Bennett-Parker, Guzman, Austin, Wiley, O'Quinn Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/3/2026 - Read third time • 3/3/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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