Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 274: Children; seizure, etc., of property used in connection with exploitation and solicitation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 274 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children; seizure, etc., of property used in connection with exploitation and solicitation. Primary sponsor: Wendell Walker (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of property used in connection with the exploitation and solicitation of children. Requires the court to order the destruction of all audio and visual equipment, electronic equipment, devices, and other personal property used in connection with the possession, production, distribution, publication, sale, possession with intent to distribute, or making of child pornography, or in connection with the solicitation of a person less than 18 years of age, in violation of current law. The bill also (i) requires certain information to be provided by the law-enforcement agency responsible for the destruction, (ii) prohibits destruction of such items to be used in a criminal prosecution until all rights of appeal have been exhausted, and (iii) requires the law-enforcement agency to provide notice, by first-class mail, to the accused or other interested party, if known, and his attorney at least seven days prior to the destruction of the time and place the destruction will occur.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote)
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB148-Williams) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (9-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102041D