Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1027 — Children; use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses, exception.

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 14, 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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In plain language

The bill addresses exceptions for children's use of communication systems in certain offenses.

This bill provides exceptions regarding the use of communication systems by children in connection with specific offenses. It clarifies circumstances under which these communications may not lead to liability for the child involved.

Summary

Children; use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses, exception.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  3. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1027)

  4. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  5. H House subcommittee offered

  6. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  7. H Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

  8. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103294D

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1027 do?
Children; use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses, exception.
Who sponsors HB1027?
HB1027 is sponsored by Wendell S. Walker.
What is the current status of HB1027?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1027?
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