Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1302: Jurisdiction of district courts; assault and battery of a family or household member.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1302 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Jurisdiction of district courts; assault and battery of a family or household member. Primary sponsor: Kelly Fowler (Democratic). 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.
Jurisdiction of district courts; assault and battery of a family or household member; petition for transfer. Allows an adult family or household member, as defined in relevant law, who is the victim of assault and battery from another adult family or household member to petition the juvenile and domestic relations district court to transfer the case from such court to the general district court for proceedings to continue in open court, unless the alleged offender is a child. Under current law, jurisdiction for all offenses in which one family or household member is charged with an offense in which another family or household member is the victim lies exclusively with the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Fowler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
“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 striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26105024D