Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 472
Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- R. Creigh Deeds (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Court fines and fees; indigent defendant; waiver of fees. Provides that in any criminal or traffic case, the court may waive the assessment of certain fees specified in the bill, either wholly or in part, if the court determines the defendant to be indigent pursuant to the financial criteria set forth in relevant law and unable to pay such fee. The bill provides that the court may make such determination sua sponte or upon motion of the defendant at any time prior to the entry of an order for which such fee is assessed or the final order has been entered.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 2, 2026 Senate | Reported from Courts of Justice | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N) - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB472) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100659D