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VA HB1233
VA HB1233Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund; additional fee for certain offenses. Provides that the clerk shall assess a fee of $1000 for conviction of any and each charge of soliciting a minor or attempted indecent liberties with a minor. The bill requires such fees to be credited to the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund and designated for funding support services for child victims of criminal sexual assault, human trafficking, and sex trafficking.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Virginia law to expand the scope of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund and establish a new fee to support it. The fund, which is administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, will now also be used to support the prosecution of human and sex trafficking cases and criminal sexual assault cases, in addition to domestic violence cases. A new section of law will require clerks of court to assess a $100 fee upon conviction for any charge related to soliciting a minor or taking indecent liberties with a child, with these collected fees to be deposited into the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund and specifically designated for funding support services for victims of criminal sexual assault, human trafficking, and sex trafficking.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1233 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1233) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134109.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1233/text/HB1233H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1233/text/HB1233HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1233/text/HB1233HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1233) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092699.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1233/text/HB1233 |
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