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VA SB221
VA SB221School crossing zones; active times, locality may increase time preceding & following school hours.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
School crossing zones; active times. Authorizes a local governing body, by ordinance, to increase from 30 minutes to up to 60 minutes the period of time before and after regular school hours during which school crossing zones are active if it determines that children will be going to or from school during that period of time.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow local governments in Virginia to extend the active times of school crossing zones. Previously, these zones were active for 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after regular school hours, unless a locality chose to shorten this period. Now, localities can choose to increase these active times to a maximum of 60 minutes before and 60 minutes after regular school hours if they determine that children will be going to or from school during that extended period. This change aims to provide greater flexibility for localities to ensure the safety of students around schools.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Transportation: Highway Safety and Policy Hearing (16:00:00 2/25/2026 House Committee Room A - 008) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB221 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB221) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1115649.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB221/text/SB221S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB221/text/SB221SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB221/text/SB221 |
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