Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 989
Sexual abuse of children; penalty.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Sexual abuse of certain children; penalty. Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the penalty for sexual abuse of a child who is 13 or 14 years of age.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Courts of Justice - Jan 17, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB989) - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/16/2026 10:46 am) - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:08 pm) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104268D