Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1159
Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mike A. Cherry (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Will Davis (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state department of social services; penalty. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who orally makes a threat to kill or do bodily injury to any call-center contractor or employee of the Department of Social Services or a local department of social services, as those terms as defined in relevant law, who is engaged in the performance of his duties.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Courts of Justice - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101813D