HB194Introduced in the House of Delegates
Judges; maximum number of judges in each judicial district.
Introduced by Delores McQuinn, District 81
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Maximum number of judges in each judicial district. Increases from five to six the maximum number of authorized general district court judges in the Twelfth Judicial District. The bill also increases from six to seven the maximum number of authorized juvenile and domestic relations district court judges in the Twelfth Judicial District. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101426D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB194)
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
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