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VA HB440
VA HB440Driver's licenses; repeals suspension for nonpayment of child support and unsatisfied judgments.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Suspension of driver's licenses; child support and certain unsatisfied judgments; repealed. Repeals the suspension of driver's licenses for nonpayment of child support and certain unsatisfied judgments.
AI Summary
This bill repeals provisions that allow for the suspension or refusal to renew a driver's license due to nonpayment of child support or for certain unsatisfied judgments, with an exception for support obligors whose income is not greater than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. It also removes references to a repealed article concerning license suspension for unsatisfied judgments and makes these changes retroactive to January 1, 2027, meaning any licenses suspended or revoked under the old rules before this date would be eligible for reinstatement under the new provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Family Issues
Transportation
- ‐ General Transportation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB440 | 01/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB440/text/HB440H1 | 02/11/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB440/text/HB440HC1 | 02/09/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB440) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1108812.PDF | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB440/text/HB440 | 01/12/2026 |
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