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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 46: Judges; maximum number in each judicial circuit.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 46 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Judges; maximum number in each judicial circuit. Primary sponsor: David Reid (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote).

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Official summary

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

Maximum number of judges in each judicial circuit. Increases from five to six the maximum number of judges authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David ReidPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse28
Marty MartinezCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse29
John Chilton McAuliffCo-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Russet PerryCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Atoosa ReaserCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Bryce ReevesCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate28
Kannan SrinivasanCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Mike WebertCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse61

“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. Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
  2. Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
  3. Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
  4. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB46)
  5. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101901D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source