Vivian Watts

Vivian Watts

Vivian Watts has served in the House of Delegates since 1996. Also served from 1982 to 1983.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 14
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1014
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Aaron Yohai; Administrative Assistant: Lynn Draper
Room: 907
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HB244

Close Floor Vote

Robbery; conforms certain provisions of Code to degrees of robbery offenses.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: In Senate

HB245

Jurisdiction of district courts in felony cases; specialty dockets, Behavioral Health Docket Act.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB246

3 Close Floor Votes

Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB247

2 Close Floor Votes

Deferred dispos. in criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB248

Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB249

Marcus alert system; external database information removal.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB250

Sex offenses prohibiting proximity to children; Park Authorities Act, penalty.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB251

Assault and battery; creates Class 6 felony for serious bodily injury.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: In House

HB252

Servient estate; establishes relocation or modification of easement by owner.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HJ280

Celebrating the life of the Honorable Gerald Edward Connolly.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HJ281

Commending Romuald Lipinski.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HJ282

Commending Glasgow Middle School.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB475

Mass Violence Care Fund; established.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Killed

HB476

Continuing care providers; meeting requirements.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Passed

HB477

Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures, local permits.
Chief Patron: Vivian Watts
Status: Consolidated

Floor Vote Participation 99%
Close Votes 523
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 17
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 96%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 85
(15% of legislators are Over 65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 34 years of service
(7% of legislators have served for more than 20 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(68% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Michigan
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(30% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(56% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Public Affairs/Lobbyists / Retired
(4% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $500,001 and $999,999
(10% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)