HB660Introduced in the House of Delegates
Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant.
Introduced by Michelle Maldonado, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Court fines and fees; indigent defendant; waiver of fees. Provides that in any criminal or traffic case, the court may waive the assessment of certain fees specified in the bill, either wholly or in part, if the court determines the defendant to be indigent pursuant to the financial criteria set forth in relevant law and unable to pay such fee. The bill provides that the court may make such determination sua sponte or upon motion of the defendant at any time prior to the entry of an order for which such fee is assessed or the final order has been entered.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) · February 2, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| James Morefield | 43 | Yes |
| Delores McQuinn | 81 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102075D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)
Reported from Courts of Justice and referred to Appropriations (13-Y 6-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB660)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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