HB989
Sexual abuse of children; penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 17, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB989)
Chief Patron:
Tom Garrett (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Sexual abuse of certain children; penalty.
Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the penalty for sexual abuse of a child who is 13 or 14 years of age.-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104268D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/15/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:08 pm)
- 01/16/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/16/2026 10:46 am)
- 01/17/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB989)
