HB754Introduced in the House of Delegates
Emergency custody, involuntary temp. detention, & commitment hearings; special justice & judge fees.
Introduced by Chris Runion, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment hearings; special justice and judge fees. Increases from $120 to $150 the fee that any special justice, any retired judge sitting by designation, or any district court substitute judge who presides over hearings relating to emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment is to receive for each such hearing.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) · January 30, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
1
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 | Absent |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102789D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (19-Y 0-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB754)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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