Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 317: Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 317 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Primary sponsor: Kimberly Pope Adams. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0105).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Adds the intentional destruction of or damage to any fixture, equipment, or information technology system that is used to provide, process, transmit, or maintain public services, public utilities, cable television, broadband, or other critical infrastructure, as defined in relevant law, to the existing offense of damage or trespass to public services or utilities. The bill contains technical amendments. This bill incorporates HB 769 and is identical to SB 743.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Charniele Herring | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“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 (CHAP0105)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 105 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB317)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB317ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/2/2026 9:16 am)
- Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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