Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1286: Assault and battery; employees of state or local department of social services, penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1286 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault and battery; employees of state or local department of social services, penalty. Primary sponsor: Wendell Walker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Assault and battery; employees of state or local department of social services; penalty. Provides that any person who commits a battery against another knowing or having reason to know that such individual is an employee of a local department of social services or the State Department of Social Services who is engaged in the performance of his duties is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that the sentence of such person, upon conviction, shall include a term of confinement of 15 days in jail, two days of which shall be a mandatory minimum term of confinement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Courts of Justice
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26104657D