Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
HB277
Zoning; wireless facility modifications, application process.
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02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 1-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB283
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
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02/13/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (73-Y 25-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB285
Distributed Energy Resources Task force; established, reports, sunset.
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03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 98-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
HB286
Virginia National Guard; power of Governor to summon in certain circumstances.
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02/04/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (60-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB293
Corporations; limited liability decentralized autonomous orgs. (LLDs), delayed effective date.
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02/12/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/13/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (59-Y 37-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB294
Malicious bodily injury to correctional officers; penalties.
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02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 8-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB295
Aggravated murder; adds correctional officers to definition, punishment.
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02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (87-Y 7-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB301
Adult adoptees; access to vital records.
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01/27/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (84-Y 10-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB308
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc.
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03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by HouseVirgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
HB312
Motor vehicles; glass repair and replacement, emissions inspections, penalties, repeals.
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03/02/2026 - House: Passed by for the day
03/03/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 97-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
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.