Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 538
Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor, act by a person of authority.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Karen Hamilton (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor; act by a person of authority. Provides that an action for an injury to a person resulting from sexual abuse occurring during the infancy of such person by a person of authority may be brought at any time without limitation.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:03 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Courts of Justice - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB538) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103305D