SB778
Display of obscene material to a minor unlawful; penalty.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Chief Patron:
Mark Obenshain (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Display of obscene material to a minor unlawful; penalty.
Makes it a Class 6 felony for any person 18 years of age or older to display obscene material, as defined in relevant law, to a minor younger than 13 years of age. Current law only prohibits the display of child pornography or a grooming video or materials to a ... (More) child younger than 13 years of age by a person 18 years of age or older. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/22/2026 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26105663D
- 01/22/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB778)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 3:08 pm)
- 02/04/2026 - Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
- 02/04/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
