Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 13
License plates; only rear plate required, exception.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bill DeSteph (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- William M. Stanley, Jr. (Republican)
- Christie New Craig (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 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Transportation | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (8-Y 6-N) - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Incorporates SB45 (Craig) - Nov 17, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Nov 17, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100954D