HB1286Introduced in the House of Delegates
Assault and battery; employees of state or local department of social services, penalty.
Introduced by Wendell Walker, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Assault and battery; employees of state or local department of social services; penalty. Provides that any person who commits a battery against another knowing or having reason to know that such individual is an employee of a local department of social services or the State Department of Social Services who is engaged in the performance of his duties is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that the sentence of such person, upon conviction, shall include a term of confinement of 15 days in jail, two days of which shall be a mandatory minimum term of confinement.
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
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What do people think?
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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
Presented and ordered printed 26104657D
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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