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VA HB720
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Zehr
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AI Summary
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Imposes a 10% tax on gross receipts of commercial entities operating adult websites for content that is "material harmful to minors" produced, sold, filmed, or based in Virginia
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Defines "adult website" as any website, application, or digital platform where a substantial portion of content is material harmful to minors
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Directs all revenue from this tax to be deposited into the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund
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Requires the Department of Taxation to collect and enforce the tax using the same procedures as retail sales and use tax
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Includes a non-severability clause, meaning if any provision is found unconstitutional, the entire law would be invalidated
Legislative Description
Material harmful to minors; creates tax on electronic distribution.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance (Voice Vote)
2/11/2026