Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1143: Registration decals; discontinued.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1143 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Registration decals; discontinued. Primary sponsor: Terry Austin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Registration decals; discontinued. Discontinues the requirement for and issuance of decals displaying the expiration month and year of motor vehicle registration to be displayed on license plates. The bill also removes the requirement for the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue appropriately designated license plates for motor vehicles held for rental. The bill does not eliminate existing requirements that vehicles are to be registered.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Austin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1143)
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101547D