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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
Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty. Prohibits any person from willfully and intentionally (i) falsely assuming or exercising the functions, powers, duties, and privileges incident to the office of any local, town, city, or county elected official; (ii) falsely assuming or pretending to be any such elected official; or (iii) impersonating any such elected official with the intent to make another believe he is such elected official. A violation of such prohibition is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia law to create a new offense specifically prohibiting the impersonation of local, town, city, or county elected officials, including constitutional officers, which are elected officials responsible for specific governmental functions at the local level. The bill makes it illegal for anyone to falsely claim or act as if they hold such an office, pretend to be one of these officials, or intentionally impersonate them with the aim of deceiving others into believing they are the actual elected official. A violation of this new law is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is a serious but less severe criminal offense than a felony, typically punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rereferred from Privileges and Elections to Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1150 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1150/text/HB1150H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1150) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1148129.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1150/text/HB1150HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1150) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089559.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1150/text/HB1150 |
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