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VA SB124

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Diggs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Virginia Code § 46.2-301.1 governing vehicle impoundment for driving with a suspended/revoked license or without an operator's license

  • Requires the Commonwealth to pay or reimburse towing, impoundment, immobilization, and storage costs when charges are dismissed, the person is acquitted, or a court finds no probable cause existed for the arrest

  • Specifies that Commonwealth payments for impoundment costs must be made through the state treasury from the appropriation for criminal charges within seven calendar days of a request

  • Mandates that the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court develop a standardized form for requesting reimbursement or payment of towing and storage costs from the Commonwealth

  • Maintains that offenders remain liable to reimburse the Commonwealth for costs even when the state initially pays towing companies due to lienholder vehicle repossession

Legislative Description

Towing, impoundment, etc.; payments or reimbursements by the Commonwealth.

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0484)

4/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation: Innovations (Ad Hoc)2/20/2026
Transportation2/4/2026
Transportation1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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