Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1198
Display of license plate; only rear plate required, exception.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Phillip A. Scott (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Display of license plate; only rear plate required; exception. Permits every registered motor vehicle to display a single license plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles on the rear of the vehicle, except for tractor trucks, which shall display such license plate on the front of the vehicle. Current law requires license plates displayed on the front and rear of most such vehicles.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Transportation - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101641D