HB989Introduced in the House of Delegates
Sexual abuse of children; penalty.
Introduced by Thomas Garrett, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Sexual abuse of certain children; penalty. Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the penalty for sexual abuse of a child who is 13 or 14 years of age.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104268D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:08 pm)
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/16/2026 10:46 am)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB989)
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
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