SB852Introduced in the Senate

Increasing fees for execution of service of process by certified mail

Passed

Introduced by Robbie Morris, District 11

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to provide for an increase in service of process fees and fees in shipping and handling expenses for execution of service of process by certified mail upon any defendant and to provide for certain exemptions for foreign veteran-owned businesses.

Where it stands

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

March 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 469) · March 12, 2026

Yes

Absent or Not Voting

99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each delegate voted

Delegate	District	Vote
Pat McGeehan	1	Yes
Mark Zatezalo	2	Yes
Jimmy Willis	3	Yes
Bill Flanigan	4	Yes
Shawn Fluharty	5	Yes
Jeffrey Stephens	6	Yes
Charles Sheedy	7	Yes
Bill Bell	8	Yes
Betsy Kelly	9	No
William Anderson	10	Yes

Bill history

February 9, 2026
Filed for introduction
February 9, 2026
To Government Organization
February 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
February 9, 2026
To Government Organization
February 26, 2026
Committee substitute reported
February 26, 2026
Immediate consideration
February 26, 2026
Read 1st time
February 27, 2026
On 2nd reading
February 27, 2026
Read 2nd time
March 2, 2026
On 3rd reading
March 2, 2026
Read 3rd time
March 2, 2026
Passed Senate (Roll No. 277)
March 2, 2026
Ordered to House
March 3, 2026
House received Senate message
March 3, 2026
Introduced in House
March 3, 2026
To Government Organization
March 3, 2026
To House Government Organization
March 10, 2026
Do pass
March 10, 2026
Immediate consideration
March 10, 2026
Read 1st time
March 11, 2026
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
March 11, 2026
Read 2nd time
March 12, 2026
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
March 12, 2026
Read 3rd time
March 12, 2026
Passed House (Roll No. 469)
March 12, 2026
Communicated to Senate
March 12, 2026
Completed legislative action
March 13, 2026
House Message received
March 18, 2026
To Governor 3/18/2026
March 14, 2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
April 1, 2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
March 14, 2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

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