HB22
VMI; removes certain authority, disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 9, 2026
House: Read second time and engrossed
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Public institutions of higher education; disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports; Virginia Military Institute.
Removes the authority granted to Virginia Military Institute to include in its sexual violence policy, code, rules, or set of standards a provision stipulating that in the event that a cadet discloses personal consumption of drugs or alcohol in conjunction with a good faith report of an act of sexual ... (More) violence and the superintendent of Virginia Military Institute determines that such cadet's personal consumption of drugs or alcohol constitutes a threat to the cadet's well-being or the well-being of others, the superintendent may require such cadet to attend drug or substance use disorder counseling. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/22/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100347D
- 12/22/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/14/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB22)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/06/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/09/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
