HB538Introduced in the House of Delegates
Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor, act by a person of authority.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor; act by a person of authority. Provides that an action for an injury to a person resulting from sexual abuse occurring during the infancy of such person by a person of authority may be brought at any time without limitation.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) · January 26, 2026
8
Yes
2
No
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Marcus Simon | 13 | No |
| Michelle Maldonado | 20 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | Yes |
| Terry Kilgore | 45 | Yes |
| Virgil Thornton | 86 | No |
| Karen Carnegie | 89 | Yes |
| James Leftwich | 90 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103305D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB538)
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
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