HB53Introduced in the House of Delegates
Student bullying; adjusts definition, characteristics of victim.
Introduced by Joshua Cole, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Student bullying; definition; characteristics of victim. Adjusts the definition of "bullying" in the context of public education to specify that the real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim includes such a power imbalance on the basis of the membership of the victim in a group that is protected from discrimination pursuant to the Virginia Human Rights Act.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Education (HB894-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)
February 11, 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 26101904D
Referred to Committee on Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB53)
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Incorporated by Education (HB894-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)
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