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VA HB720

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Zehr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines "adult website" as any website, application, or digital platform where a substantial portion of content is material harmful to minors

  • Directs all revenue from this tax to be deposited into the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund

  • Requires the Department of Taxation to collect and enforce the tax using the same procedures as retail sales and use tax

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance: Subcommittee #12/5/2026
Finance1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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