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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1290: Commercial motor vehicle; expands definition.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1290 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commercial motor vehicle; expands definition. Primary sponsor: Bill Wiley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 769 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Commercial motor vehicle; definition. Expands the definition of a commercial motor vehicle to include vehicles inclusive of a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. Currently, the definition includes, in relevant part, a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. The new definition is consistent with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bill WileyPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 769 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1290)
  7. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1290ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
  12. Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

Showing 12 most recent of 27 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source