HB1159Introduced in the House of Delegates
Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state dept. of social serv. penalty.
Introduced by Mike Cherry, District 74
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Oral threat to kill or to do bodily harm; employees of local or state department of social services; penalty. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who orally makes a threat to kill or do bodily injury to any call-center contractor or employee of the Department of Social Services or a local department of social services, as those terms as defined in relevant law, who is engaged in the performance of his duties.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) · January 28, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Vivian Watts | 14 | Yes |
| Will Davis | 39 | No |
| Wren Williams | 47 | Absent |
| Madison Whittle | 49 | No |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | 73 | Yes |
| Charlie Schmidt | 77 | Yes |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101813D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
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