Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB769 — Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.

Last action — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB317-Pope Adams) (Voice Vote)

  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.

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Summary

Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB317-Pope Adams) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB769)

  7. H Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/14/2026 9:14 am)

  8. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103558D

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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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB769 do?
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.
Who sponsors HB769?
HB769 is sponsored by Charniele L. Herring.
What is the current status of HB769?
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 HB769?
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