Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
SB108
School boards; student cell phone and smart device possession and use policies, prohibition.
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03/10/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/10/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (84-Y 11-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB118
Virginia Lottery; casinos, Internet gaming authorized, penalties, delayed effective date.
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03/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (70-Y 29-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB126
Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.
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03/04/2026 - House: Read third time
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House (76-Y 23-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB132
Agritourism purposes; Bd. of HCD to review regulations for temporary tents.
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02/24/2026 - House: Read third time
02/24/2026 - House: Passed House (93-Y 5-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB136
Probation; decreasing probation period.
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02/23/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/23/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (82-Y 15-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB169
Candidates for office; challenges to candidate qualifications.
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03/04/2026 - House: Read third time
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House (63-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB176
Elections; ranked choice voting; locally elected offices, report.
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02/25/2026 - House: Read third time
02/25/2026 - House: Passed House (64-Y 34-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB178
Dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing, certification.
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02/24/2026 - House: Read third time
02/24/2026 - House: Passed House (80-Y 18-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB186
Misbranded food; manufactured-protein food products, civil penalty.
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03/02/2026 - House: Read third time
03/02/2026 - House: Passed House (97-Y 2-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB199
Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.
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03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (61-Y 34-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.