Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 440: Driver's licenses; repeals suspension for nonpayment of child support and unsatisfied judgments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 440 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver's licenses; repeals suspension for nonpayment of child support and unsatisfied judgments. Primary sponsor: Leslie Chambers Mehta. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Suspension of driver's licenses; child support and certain unsatisfied judgments; repealed. Repeals the suspension of driver's licenses for nonpayment of child support and certain unsatisfied judgments.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
- Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)
- Committee substitute printed 26107541D-H1
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB440)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103328D