Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1506: Notaries; altered documents name across instruments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1506 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Notaries; altered documents name across instruments. Primary sponsor: Eric Phillips (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Notaries; altered documents; name across instruments. Provides that a notary shall not affix an official signature or seal on a notarial certificate that is altered. The bill further provides that the name associated with the commissioned notary shall be the same on and across such notary's signature, certificate, seal, and any other document or instrument requiring such notary's name and information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Phillips | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“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 (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1506)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26104451D