Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB689 — Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.

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 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses penalties for oral threats against social services employees.

This bill establishes penalties for making oral threats to kill or harm employees of local or state social services departments. It aims to protect these employees from violent threats in the course of their duties.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means protections and potential penalties for threats you may face while working in social services.

Summary

Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.

Bill Text

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

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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 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

  6. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  7. H Read first time

  8. H Placed on Calendar

  9. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB689)

  10. S Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

  11. S Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)

  12. S Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to

  13. S Read second time

  14. S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  15. S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)

  16. S Rules suspended

  17. S Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment (9-Y 3-N 3-A)

  18. S Senate committee offered

  19. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB689)

  20. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  21. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101814D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 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

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading)

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36004
Total 36004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Not Voting
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Not Voting
Todd E. Pillion — Not Voting
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Read third time and passed Senate

Passed 39 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39100
Total 39100
% of votes cast 98%3%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Nay
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment

Passed 9 Yea · 3 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9303
Total 9303
% of votes cast 60%20%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Not Voting
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Not Voting
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Nay
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Not Voting
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB689 do?
Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.
Who sponsors SB689?
SB689 is sponsored by Tammy Brankley Mulchi.
What is the current status of SB689?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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