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VA SB329

VA SB329
Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
Passed
03/04/2026
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 $150 for conviction of certain offenses outlined in the bill. The bill requires such fees to be credited to the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund and designated for funding support services for prosecution of domestic violence cases, human and sex trafficking cases, criminal sexual assault cases, and victim services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new fee of $500 to be assessed upon conviction for specific offenses related to sexual violence and exploitation, including those involving violent acts, sexual offenses, and the solicitation or abuse of minors, with these funds to be deposited into the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (the Fund). The Fund, administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, already supports the prosecution of domestic violence, human and sex trafficking, and criminal sexual assault cases, as well as victim services, and this new revenue stream will specifically be designated for funding support services for eligible victims.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB329) (on 03/05/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB329) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197263.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB329) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171762.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329H1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329HC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB329) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1156819.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329S2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB329) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134104.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329S1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329SC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB329) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098448.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB329/text/SB329
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