Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB653 — Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse.

Last action — Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)

  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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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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Summary

Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103795D

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

Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10005
Total 10005
% of votes cast 67%0%0%33%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Not Voting
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Not Voting
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Not Voting
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Not Voting
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB653 do?
Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse.
Who sponsors SB653?
SB653 is sponsored by Tammy Brankley Mulchi.
What is the current status of SB653?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB653?
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