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VA SB329

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Russet Perry

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a $500 fee assessed upon conviction for offenses including abduction, criminal sexual assault, solicitation of prostitution involving minors, human trafficking, incest, and child pornography-related crimes

  • Deposits all collected fees into the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund to support services for eligible victims

  • Expands the Fund's purpose to include prosecution of human and sex trafficking cases and criminal sexual assault cases, in addition to existing domestic violence case support

  • Adds local child advocacy organizations as eligible recipients for Fund grants to assist victims and children affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, family abuse, and human trafficking

  • Expands funding eligibility to include forensic nurse examiners who provide services for eligible cases, alongside existing sexual assault forensic and nurse examiners

Legislative Description

Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/19/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/4/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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