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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Sex offenses prohibiting proximity to children; Park Authorities Act; penalty. Provides that every adult who is convicted of an offense prohibiting proximity to children, when the offense occurred on or after July 1, 2026, shall as part of his sentence be forever prohibited from going, for the purpose of having any contact whatsoever with children who are not in his custody, within 100 feet of the premises of any place owned or operated by an authority created pursuant to the Park Authorities Act that he knows or should know is a playground, athletic field or facility, or gymnasium.The bill also provides that any person convicted of an offense under the laws of any foreign country or any political subdivision thereof, or the United States or any political subdivision thereof, similar to any offense set forth in current law shall be forever prohibited from going, for the purpose of having any contact whatsoever with children who are not in his custody, within 100 feet of the premises of any place owned or operated by an authority created pursuant to the Park Authorities Act that he knows or has reason to know is a playground, athletic field or facility, or gymnasium.A violation of the bill's provisions is punishable as a Class 6 felony.
AI Summary
This bill expands existing laws that prohibit individuals convicted of certain sex offenses, referred to as "offenses prohibiting proximity to children," from being near places where children gather. Specifically, starting July 1, 2026, adults convicted of such offenses will be permanently banned from going within 100 feet of any playground, athletic field, facility, or gymnasium owned or operated by an authority created under the Park Authorities Act, if they know or should know it's such a place and intend to have contact with children not in their custody. This prohibition also extends to individuals convicted of similar offenses in foreign countries or other U.S. jurisdictions. Violating these new proximity restrictions is classified as a Class 6 felony, a serious criminal offense. The bill also clarifies that these new restrictions apply to places owned by either a local government or a Park Authorities Act authority.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB250) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB250 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB250) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1206962.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB250/text/HB250ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB250) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1184804.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/26/2026 12:59 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1182647.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB250/text/HB250S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB250) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088303.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/9/2026 10:15 am) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083332.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB250/text/HB250 |
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