Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1344: License plates, special; repeals issuance for Sons of Confederate Veterans and Robert E. Lee.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1344 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: License plates, special; repeals issuance for Sons of Confederate Veterans and Robert E. Lee. Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0304).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Special license plates; Sons of Confederate Veterans and Robert E. Lee. Repeals authorization for the issuance of Sons of Confederate Veterans and Robert E. Lee special license plates and provides that such special license plates already in circulation will remain valid until their expiration and shall not be renewed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Helmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Alex Askew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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 (CHAP0304)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 304 (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 (HB1344)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1344ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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