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VA HB22
VA HB22VMI; removes certain authority, disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports.
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Introduced
12/22/2025
12/22/2025
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public institutions of higher education; disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports; Virginia Military Institute. Removes the authority granted to Virginia Military Institute to include in its sexual violence policy, code, rules, or set of standards a provision stipulating that in the event that a cadet discloses personal consumption of drugs or alcohol in conjunction with a good faith report of an act of sexual violence and the superintendent of Virginia Military Institute determines that such cadet's personal consumption of drugs or alcohol constitutes a threat to the cadet's well-being or the well-being of others, the superintendent may require such cadet to attend drug or substance use disorder counseling.
AI Summary
This bill removes a specific authority granted to the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), a public institution of higher education, regarding disciplinary immunity for cadets who report sexual violence. Previously, VMI could include a provision in its policies allowing its superintendent to require a cadet who disclosed their own drug or alcohol use in conjunction with a sexual violence report to attend counseling if that use was deemed a threat. This bill eliminates VMI's ability to make such a stipulation, meaning that if a cadet reports sexual violence and also discloses their personal drug or alcohol consumption, they will now be granted immunity from disciplinary action for that consumption, similar to other public institutions of higher education.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0547) (on 04/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB22 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB22/text/CHAP0547 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB22) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213131.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB22/text/HB22ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB22) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1087956.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB22/text/HB22 |
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