Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB793 — Court of Appeals of Virginia; increases maximum number of judges, hearings en banc.

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 23, 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

This bill increases the maximum number of judges for the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

The bill proposes to raise the maximum number of judges in the Court of Appeals of Virginia. This aims to enhance the court's capacity to handle cases, possibly improving efficiency in the judicial system.

Summary

Court of Appeals of Virginia; increases maximum number of judges, hearings en banc.

Bill Text

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

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)

  2. S Committee substitute printed 26106480D-S1

  3. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)

  5. S Senate committee offered

  6. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB793)

  7. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  8. S Presented and ordered printed 26106064D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 6 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

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14100
Total 14100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB793 do?
Court of Appeals of Virginia; increases maximum number of judges, hearings en banc.
Who sponsors SB793?
SB793 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell.
What is the current status of SB793?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB793?
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