HB 342: Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; magistrates, availability of complaint forms in courthouses.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; magistrates; availability of complaint forms in courthouses. Requires that paper copies of any standardized form developed and utilized by the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission and any standardized form developed and utilized by the Department of Magistrate Services in the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia for the filing of a complaint be made available to the public in the clerk's office in all state courts of the Commonwealth. The bill also requires that a sign be posted in all such courts, in a location accessible to the public, that notes the availability and location of such forms.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0113)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 113 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. February 25, 2026Signed by President
6. February 25, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. February 25, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB342)
8. February 25, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB342ER)
9. February 25, 2026Enrolled
10. February 23, 2026Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Read third time
12. February 20, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

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