HB1441Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law - Public Consumption and Open Container - Prepayment of Citation
Introduced by Elizabeth Embry, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a citation issued for violations relating to public consumption of alcohol and possession of an open container to contain notice that fines for the violation may be prepaid; establishing a maximum fine for public consumption and open container violations and authorizing the Chief Judge of the District Court to establish a schedule for prepayment of the fines; establishing that prepayment of a fine is a plea of guilty; etc.
Where it stands
Motion Special Order until 4/13 (Senator Hayes) Adopted
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
133
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hayes) Adopted
Favorable
Motion Special Order until 4/13 (Senator Hayes) Adopted
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