Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 185: Orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 185 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review. Primary sponsor: Leslie Chambers Mehta. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0366).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review. Provides that when a circuit court acts on or issues an order pertaining to the closure of a proceeding, such order is eligible for immediate appellate review with the Supreme Court of Virginia. The bill further provides that any person aggrieved by such an order may, within 15 days of the entry of such an order, file a petition for review with the Supreme Court of Virginia. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John Chilton McAuliff | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (CHAP0366)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 366 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB185)
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB185ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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