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VA SB778

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Obenshain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Virginia's existing law against displaying child pornography or grooming materials to minors by adding "any obscene item or material" to the prohibited content shown to children younger than 13

  • Adds "lascivious intent" as the required mental state and expands the list of prohibited sexual acts the display is intended to encourage, including masturbation and self-touching

  • Broadens the definition of "grooming video or materials" to include depictions of any person (not just children) who is nude, partially undressed, or engaged in sexual acts

  • Violation remains a Class 6 felony for offenders 18 years or older

  • Assigns a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000 for potential increased state prison commitments resulting from the expanded law

Legislative Description

Display of obscene material to a minor unlawful; penalty.

Last Action

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

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety3/3/2026
Appropriations3/2/2026
Courts of Justice2/24/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal2/23/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/4/2026
Courts of Justice1/22/2026

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