Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2036: Reckless driving; definition of "exhibition driving," penalties.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2036 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reckless driving; definition of "exhibition driving," penalties. Primary sponsor: David L. Bulova. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0648).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reckless driving; exhibition driving; penalties; emergency. Expands reckless driving to include exhibition driving, defined in the bill. The bill prohibits (i) slowing or stopping traffic for a race or exhibition driving, (ii) riding as a passenger on the hood or roof of a motor vehicle during a race or exhibition driving, or (iii) aiding or abetting exhibition driving. The bill establishes penalties for violations and establishes a process for impounding or immobilizing motor vehicles driven by persons arrested for exhibition driving. The bill contains an emergency clause.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David L. Bulova | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Dan Helmer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mark D. Sickles | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Vivian Watts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“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 (CHAP0648)
- Enacted, Chapter 648 (Effective 04/02/25)
- Signed by President as reenrolled
- Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
- Reenrolled bill text (HB2036ER2)
- Reenrolled
- Emergency clause added by Governor's recommendation
- Governor's recommendation adopted
- Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (36-Y 4-N)
- House concurred in Governor's recommendation (96-Y 0-N)
- Impact statement from VCSC (HB2036)
- Governor's substitute printed (HB2036H3)
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