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VA HB22
Bill
Status
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dan Helmer
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AI Summary
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Removes the special provision that allowed Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to require cadets to attend drug or substance use disorder counseling when they disclose personal drug or alcohol consumption while reporting sexual violence
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Requires VMI to follow the same disciplinary immunity rules as all other public and private higher education institutions in Virginia
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Maintains disciplinary immunity for students at all institutions who disclose curfew violations or personal drug/alcohol consumption when making good faith reports of sexual violence
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Amends § 23.1-808 of the Code of Virginia by eliminating the separate subsection (C) that previously gave VMI's superintendent discretionary authority over cadet reporters
Legislative Description
VMI; removes certain authority, disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports.
Last Action
Signed by President
3/14/2026