Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
HB735
Agritourism purposes; Bd. of HCD to review regulations for temporary tents.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (87-Y 8-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB783
Parking enforcement; high tourism localities.
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02/06/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/09/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (77-Y 21-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB786
School bds.; authority to prohibit sale of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools.
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02/17/2026 - House: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (94-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/17/2026 - House: Passed House (83-Y 13-N 1-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB791
Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings.
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02/03/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and defeated by House (38-Y 58-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
HB797
Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
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02/13/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (79-Y 19-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB806
Industrial development authorities; promoting safe and affordable housing.
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02/04/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (85-Y 12-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB807
Electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase II Utility.
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02/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB807)
03/02/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (90-Y 8-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB820
Virginia Housing Revolving Loan Fund; established, report, delayed effective date.
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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 House (3-Y 95-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
HB841
Practice of athletic training; adds dry needling to definition.
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02/13/2026 - House: Passed by for the day
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (56-Y 39-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB867
Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority.
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03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (68-Y 30-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.