Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB265 — Elementary and secondary schools or higher educational institutions; bullying and cyberbullying.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses bullying and cyberbullying in schools and higher education institutions.

This legislation focuses on policies for preventing and addressing bullying and cyberbullying in elementary, secondary, and higher educational institutions. It aims to create safer environments for students.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect schools to have policies addressing bullying and cyberbullying, promoting a safer environment for their children.

Summary

Elementary and secondary schools or higher educational institutions; bullying and cyberbullying.

Bill Text

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

Read SB265 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)

  2. S Senate committee offered

  3. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB265)

  4. S Rereferred to Courts of Justice

  5. S Rereferred from Education and Health to Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

  6. S Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  7. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  8. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100204D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Rereferred from Education and Health to Courts of Justice

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Continued to next session in Courts of Justice

Passed 9 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9600
Total 9600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB265 do?
Elementary and secondary schools or higher educational institutions; bullying and cyberbullying.
Who sponsors SB265?
SB265 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
What is the current status of SB265?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB265?
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