Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 150: Felonies; limitation on prosecution due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 150 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Felonies; limitation on prosecution due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; misdemeanors; exceptions; retaining counsel. Provides that the speedy trial statute is tolled for the accused to retain private counsel or have counsel appointed to him pursuant to relevant law. The bill requires the court to conduct, not more than 30 days apart, reviews of the accused's attorney status and provides that such tolling shall end when the accused has either retained counsel or had counsel appointed to him and such counsel has entered an appearance in the case or the accused executes a valid waiver of counsel. Lastly, the bill provides that such provisions shall not be construed as ending the tolling of speedy trial for any other reason pursuant to relevant law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
- committee substitute agreed to
- Read second time
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB150)
- Read first time
- Committee substitute printed 26106293D-H1
- Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
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