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VA HB22

VA HB22
VMI; removes certain authority, disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports.


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Introduced
12/22/2025
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
Passed
03/14/2026
Dead

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 the authority of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to require cadets who report sexual violence and admit to their own drug or alcohol use to attend counseling, even if that use is deemed a threat. Previously, VMI could include a provision in its policies allowing its superintendent to mandate such counseling for cadets who disclosed their personal consumption of drugs or alcohol in conjunction with a good faith report of sexual violence, provided that consumption posed a threat to the cadet or others. This bill eliminates that specific discretionary power for VMI, ensuring that all public institutions of higher education, including VMI, must grant immunity from disciplinary action for personal drug or alcohol use when disclosed as part of a good faith report of sexual violence, without the exception for mandatory counseling.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/25/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB22
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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