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VA HB1150

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Hodges

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Virginia law (§ 18.2-174.2) making it illegal to impersonate any local, town, city, or county elected official, including constitutional officers

  • Prohibits willfully and intentionally falsely assuming or exercising the functions, powers, duties, and privileges of a local elected official's office

  • Bans falsely pretending to be a local elected official or impersonating one with intent to defraud or obtain access, information, services, or items of value

  • Violation is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor under Virginia law

Legislative Description

Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/18/2026
Privileges and Elections: Campaigns and Candidates1/25/2026
Privileges and Elections1/14/2026

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