Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1226: Motor Vehicles, Department of; release of data to certain institutions of higher education, fees.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1226 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles, Department of; release of data to certain institutions of higher education, fees. Primary sponsor: Briana Sewell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0274).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Motor Vehicles data; certain institutions of higher education; fees. Authorizes the release of certain privileged Department of Motor Vehicles data to those institutions of higher education that have entered into an agreement with the Department to offer special license plates bearing the seal, symbol, emblem, or logotype of that institution of higher education. The bill authorizes the Department to charge a one-time fee of $10,000 from each participating institution to cover the cost of implementing the provisions of this bill. The bill limits the use of such data to surveys, marketing, and solicitations related to such institution of higher education and such purposes as are otherwise authorized in writing by the subject of the information and requires the consent of the subject of the information prior to disclosure of the information. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 445.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briana Sewell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“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 (CHAP0274)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 274 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1226)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1226ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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