SB442Introduced in the Senate
Court Date Reminder Program; established.
Introduced by Lamont Bagby, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Court Date Reminder Program established. Establishes a Court Date Reminder Program, to be developed or procured by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, for the purpose of reminding criminal defendants to appear at each of their scheduled court appearances and to provide any related information. The bill directs the Program to send a text message notification to any defendant with a criminal case or traffic infraction in general district court or circuit court, allows a defendant to opt out of participating in the Program, and allows the Program administrator or his designee to use other communication methods to contact a defendant when such defendant is unable to receive text messages, including telephone, email, or other internet-based technology.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB475-Marsden) (15-Y 0-N)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB475-Marsden) (15-Y 0-N) · February 4, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102982D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB442)
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB475-Marsden) (15-Y 0-N)
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