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VA SB146

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan McDougle

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the mandatory license denial for truant children aged 13 and older to discretionary, allowing courts to order denial rather than requiring it
  • Applies to juveniles who fail to comply with school attendance and meeting requirements under § 22.1-258
  • Maintains the minimum 30-day license denial period when courts choose to impose the sanction for truancy
  • Retains mandatory license denial provisions for alcohol, drug, and firearm offenses committed by delinquent children
  • Updates the license surrender requirement to apply only when a court has actually ordered the denial of driving privileges

Legislative Description

Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses, truancy.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/3/2026
Courts of Justice1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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