Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 219: Kei vehicles; operation and requirements.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 219 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Kei vehicles; operation and requirements. Primary sponsor: Michael Feggans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Kei vehicles; operation and requirements. Prohibits kei vehicles, as defined in the bill, from being operated on any limited access highway, interstate highway, or highway with a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or more. The bill provides for the licensing and registration of kei vehicles by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill prohibits localities from placing certain restrictions on kei vehicles and prohibits the imposition of liability for motor vehicle dealers for any damages that are directly or indirectly attributable to the sale of a kei vehicle that was not manufactured in accordance with federal safety standards. The bill directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to develop and adopt emissions inspection standards for kei vehicles and directs the Superintendent of State Police to promulgate any regulations necessary for conducting safety inspections of kei vehicles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Feggans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“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 Transportation (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- House subcommittee offered
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102963D