Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 320: Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 320 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty. Primary sponsor: Josh Cole (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Live streaming while driving; prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person, while driving a moving motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth, from (i) initiating, participating in, or interacting with any live stream, as that term is defined in the bill, and (ii) manipulating any electronic device to enable or maintain the functions of a live stream on or with such electronic device. The bill establishes penalties for violations, in addition to any other penalties available under current law, including periods of license suspension and a fine of not more than $500 if a person who commits such a violation is involved in an accident at the time of such violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB320)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB320ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (91-Y 6-N 1-A)
- Passed Senate with S-Transportation and Senator Bagby amendments (22-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
- Senator Bagby Amendment agreed to
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