Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 671: Jurors; exemptions from jury service upon request, competency to perform jury duty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 671 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Jurors; exemptions from jury service upon request, competency to perform jury duty. Primary sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado. It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0198).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Jurors; exemptions from jury service upon request; competency to perform jury duty. Provides that no person shall be deemed incompetent to serve on any jury on the basis of disability if the person would otherwise be competent to serve if provided with reasonable accommodation. The bill also provides that any person under a disability that substantially impairs the person's ability to perform jury duty shall be exempt from jury duty upon such person's request.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0198)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 198 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB671ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- (S5020) Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
- Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to
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