Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 397
Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J.D. "Danny" Diggs (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Assessment of costs for construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse, jail, or court-related facilities. Increases from two to 10 dollars the maximum sum a county or city may assess as part of the costs for any civil action filed in the district or circuit courts within its boundary, or for each criminal or traffic case in its district or circuit court in which the defendant is charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance. Such assessment shall be used for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse, jail, or court-related facilities, or to defray cooling, heating, electricity, and ordinary maintenance costs.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 Senate | Reported from Courts of Justice | fail | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 12-N) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104286D