HB501Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law - Sexual Offense by a Person in a Position of Authority
Introduced by Sandy Bartlett, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the penalty for a subsequent conviction of sexual offense by a person in a position of authority; prohibiting a certain person in a position of authority from committing a certain violation involving a child at least 6 years younger than the person in a position of authority; prohibiting a person who has been previously convicted of a certain crime from committing a certain violation; adding sexual offense by a person in a position of authority as a predicate crime for sexual solicitation of a minor; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
128
Yes
0
No
13
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {273425/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (34-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (128-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426
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