Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
SB400
Admissions tax in counties; retail sales and use tax dedicated to promotion of tourism.
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02/23/2026 - House: Read third time
02/23/2026 - House: Passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB424
Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages.
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03/04/2026 - House: Read third time
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB462
Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed.
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02/26/2026 - House: Read third time
02/26/2026 - House: Passed House (93-Y 4-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB496
Handguns; definitions, secure storage in an unattended vehicle, penalty.
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03/14/2026 - House: House Conferees: Laufer, Simon, Morefield
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
03/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (63-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB504
Vested rights; rulings or orders of the local circuit court, residential project.
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03/11/2026 - House: Read third time
03/11/2026 - House: Passed House (63-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB515
Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name change.
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03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (73-Y 24-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB531
Zoning; development and use of accessory dwelling units, delayed effective date.
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03/04/2026 - House: Read third time
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House (62-Y 37-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB536
Medical malpractice actions; limitation on recovery, prejudgment interest.
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03/10/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/10/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (53-Y 43-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB540
Undue influence; presumptions in actions contesting validity of a trust or trust instrument.
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03/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (67-Y 30-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
SB574
Auctioneers Board; citizen members.
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03/06/2026 - House: Read third time
03/06/2026 - House: Passed House (91-Y 6-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.