Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB720 — Material harmful to minors; creates tax on electronic distribution.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill establishes a tax on the electronic distribution of material deemed harmful to minors.

This legislation proposes a tax specifically on the electronic distribution of material considered harmful to minors. The intention is to regulate access to such material while generating revenue through the tax.

Summary

Material harmful to minors; creates tax on electronic distribution.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Finance (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/7/2026 8:41 pm)

  5. H Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #1

  6. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  7. H Referred to Committee on Finance

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103863D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB720 do?
Material harmful to minors; creates tax on electronic distribution.
Who sponsors HB720?
HB720 is sponsored by Eric R. Zehr.
What is the current status of HB720?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB720?
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