Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1150: Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1150 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty. Primary sponsor: Keith Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0452).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty. Prohibits any person from willfully and intentionally (i) falsely assuming or exercising the functions, powers, duties, and privileges incident to the office of any local, town, city, or county elected official; (ii) falsely assuming or pretending to be any such elected official with intent to defraud or obtain access, information, service, or thing of value; or (iii) impersonating any such elected official with the intent to make another believe he is such elected official with intent to defraud or obtain access, information, service, or thing of value. A violation of such prohibition is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0452)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 452 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1150)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1150ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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