Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB618 — Executive Secretary, Office of; annual trauma-informed education for certain court personnel.

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 14, 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 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill mandates annual trauma-informed education for specific court personnel.

The bill requires certain court personnel to undergo trauma-informed education each year. This initiative aims to better equip them to understand and respond to individuals who have experienced trauma.

Summary

Executive Secretary, Office of; annual trauma-informed education for certain court personnel.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103563D

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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"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

Continued to next session in 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
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB618 do?
Executive Secretary, Office of; annual trauma-informed education for certain court personnel.
Who sponsors SB618?
SB618 is sponsored by Tammy Brankley Mulchi.
What is the current status of SB618?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB618?
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