HB769Introduced in the House of Delegates
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.
Introduced by Charniele Herring, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Adds the intentional destruction of or damage to any fixture, equipment, or information technology system that is used to provide, process, transmit, or maintain public services, public utilities, or other critical infrastructure, as defined in relevant law, to the existing offense of damage or trespass to public services or utilities. The bill contains technical amendments.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB317-Pope Adams) (Voice Vote)
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103558D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/14/2026 9:14 am)
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB769)
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB317-Pope Adams) (Voice Vote)
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