Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB688 — Children; seizure of audio and visual equipment, etc., in connection with solicitation, etc.

Last action — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Children; seizure of audio and visual equipment, etc., in connection with solicitation, etc.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 19.2-386.31.

  • 19.2-386.31

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    subject to forfeiture → for

    Replaces “subject to forfeiture” with “for”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    feited

    Inserts “feited”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    pursuant to Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.). The Commonwealth shall file an information and notice of seizure in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.) → by order of the court trying the case

    Replaces “pursuant to Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.). The Commonwealth shall file an information and notice of seizure in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.)” with “by order of the court trying the case”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    B.

    Inserts “B.”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    The court shall

    Inserts “The court shall”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    order the destruction of all such equipment, devices, and other personal property

    Inserts “order the destruction of all such equipment, devices, and other personal property”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    , which order shall state

    Inserts “, which order shall state”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    (i)

    Inserts “(i)”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    the existence and nature of such equipment, devices, and other personal property

    Inserts “the existence and nature of such equipment, devices, and other personal property”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ;

    Inserts “;”.

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    (ii)

    Inserts “(ii)”.

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    the quantity thereof

    Inserts “the quantity thereof”.

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    ;

    Inserts “;”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    (iii)

    Inserts “(iii)”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    the location seized

    Inserts “the location seized”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ;

    Inserts “;”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    (iv)

    Inserts “(iv)”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    the person from whom

    Inserts “the person from whom”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    such equipment, devices, and other personal property was seized, if known

    Inserts “such equipment, devices, and other personal property was seized, if known”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ;

    Inserts “;”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    and (v) the manner whereby such equipment, devices, and other personal property shall be destroyed.

    Inserts “and (v) the manner whereby such equipment, devices, and other personal property shall be destroyed.”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    A return under oath, reporting the time, place, and manner of destruction shall be made to the court by the officer to whom the order is directed. A copy of the order and affidavit shall be made a part of the record of any criminal prosecution in which

    Inserts “A return under oath, reporting the time, place, and manner of destruction shall be made to the court by the officer to whom the order is directed. A copy of the order and affidavit shall be made a part of the record of any criminal prosecution in which”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    such equipment, devices, and other personal property

    Inserts “such equipment, devices, and other personal property”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    was used as evidence and shall, thereafter, be prima facie evidence of its contents. In the event a law-enforcement agency recovers, seizes, finds, is given

    Inserts “was used as evidence and shall, thereafter, be prima facie evidence of its contents. In the event a law-enforcement agency recovers, seizes, finds, is given”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    or otherwise comes into possession of any

    Inserts “or otherwise comes into possession of any”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    equipment, devices, or other personal property

    Inserts “equipment, devices, or other personal property”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    that are not evidence in a trial in the Commonwealth, the chief law-enforcement officer of the agency or his designee may, with the written consent of the appropriate attorney for the Commonwealth, order destruction of same

    Inserts “that are not evidence in a trial in the Commonwealth, the chief law-enforcement officer of the agency or his designee may, with the written consent of the appropriate attorney for the Commonwealth, order destruction of same”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    provided that a statement under oath, reporting a description of the

    Inserts “provided that a statement under oath, reporting a description of the”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    equipment, devices, or

    Inserts “equipment, devices, or”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    other

    Inserts “other”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    personal property

    Inserts “personal property”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    destroyed and the time, place

    Inserts “destroyed and the time, place”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    and manner of destruction, is made to the chief law-enforcement officer by the officer to whom the order is directed.

    Inserts “and manner of destruction, is made to the chief law-enforcement officer by the officer to whom the order is directed.”.

  • 19.2-386.31

    C. No such

    Inserts “C. No such”.

Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote)

  3. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  4. H Subcommittee recommends incorporating (9-Y 0-N)

  5. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  6. H Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

  7. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103500D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Subcommittee recommends incorporating

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9002
Total 9002
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Charlie Schmidt — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Leslie Chambers Mehta — Yea
Madison Whittle — Not Voting
Patrick A. Hope — Not Voting
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB688 do?
Children; seizure of audio and visual equipment, etc., in connection with solicitation, etc.
Who sponsors HB688?
HB688 is sponsored by Eric R. Zehr.
What is the current status of HB688?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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