Legislation / Virginia
Every Virginia bill, explained.
What the Virginia Legislature is working on, what became law, who sponsored it and how members voted, in plain English and linked to the official record.
- Bills
- 4,427
- Roll-call votes
- 15,498
- Bill texts
- 13,670
- Sponsorships
- 18,908
Next session: the 2027 Regular Session begins January 13, 2027.
In the news
The Virginia bills getting the most coverage right now.
- HB522: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-210.1, relating to Virginia Private College Preservation and Maintenance Fund and Program established.
- HB428: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to high school graduation requirements; alternative pathway to standard diploma established; report.
- HB1023: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to part-time or adjunct instructors in public schools; locally awarded subject matter expert credentials; career and technical education subjects or courses.
- HB1383: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges.
- SB58: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-653, 24.2-709, and 24.2-709.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information; 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election.
- HB626: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-283.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education; penalty.
- SB438: An Act to amend and reenact § 24.2-701.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; absentee voting in person; available the second and third Sunday before all elections.
- HB4: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 36 a chapter numbered 13, consisting of sections numbered 36-176 through 36-180, relating to preservation of affordable housing; definitions; civil penalty.
Latest activity
- SB4004: A BILL to temporarily suspend certain statewide fuel taxes; emergency.
In committee, October 30, 2026
- SB4004: A BILL to temporarily suspend certain statewide fuel taxes; emergency.
In committee, October 30, 2026
- SR173: Seeking the expulsion of Senator L. Louise Lucas in accordance with Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of Virginia and the Rules of the Senate.
In committee, October 30, 2026
- SR2095: Celebrating the life of Jayson Shane Hudson.
Introduced, October 27, 2026
- SR2096: Celebrating the life of Jimmy Douglas Brown.
Introduced, October 27, 2026
- SR2097: Celebrating the life of Walter Samuel Crockett.
Introduced, October 27, 2026
- SR2098: Celebrating the life of Billy Charles Patton.
Introduced, October 27, 2026
- SB845: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-40.14 and 53.1-133.010 of the Code of Virginia, relating to reporting requirements of state, regional, and local correctional facilities; pregnant and postpartum inmates.
In committee, October 26, 2026
- SB846: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-3139 and 23.1-3140, relating to educational and cultural institutions; recognition and restoration of Hampton University as a land-grant university; requirements; task force established; report.
In committee, October 26, 2026
- SB847: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-327.15 through 19.2-327.19 and 19.2-392.12 of the Code of Virginia, relating to writ of vacatur for victims of human trafficking or ongoing domestic violence; sealing.
In committee, October 26, 2026
- SB848: A BILL to create a two-year pilot program for the compensation of private court-appointed counsel in the Cities of Newport News and Hampton; hourly rate; felony fee caps; report; sunset.
In committee, October 26, 2026
- SB849: A BILL to amend and reenact § 58.1-320 of the Code of Virginia, relating to individual income tax; rates and distribution.
In committee, October 26, 2026
- SB844: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-3303, 54.1-3408, 54.1-3600, and 54.1-3602 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 36 of Title 54.1 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 54.1-3617 through 54.1-3624, relating to licensed clinical psychologists; prescriptive authority; report.
In committee, October 22, 2026
- SB4001: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-603.25, 10.1-1183.1, 10.1-1307, 45.2-1701.1, and 56-596.2:2 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 10.1-1329, 10.1-1330, and 10.1-1331) of Chapter 13 of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act; repeal; electric utility customer credit.
In committee, October 21, 2026
- SB4002: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-603.1, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, 58.1-603.2, 58.1-604.01, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, 58.1-605.1, 58.1-606.1, and 58.1-611.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax; food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products; emergency.
In committee, October 21, 2026
Common questions
- How many Virginia bills does Delilah track?
- 4,427 bills from the Virginia Legislature, with 15,498 roll-call votes and 13,670 bill texts, each linked to the official record.
- When does the Virginia Legislature meet next?
- The 2027 Regular Session begins January 13, 2027. Bills are already being prefiled.
- How do I track a Virginia bill?
- Search any bill on Delilah to see its status, sponsors, votes and full text in plain English, and follow it to get an alert when it moves. Delilah is free on iPhone and Android, and Delilah Pro adds reports and alerts for teams.
- Can I ask an AI about Virginia legislation?
- Yes. Ask Delilah answers questions about Virginia bills from the official record, and the Delilah connector brings the same data into Claude and ChatGPT.
