Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 754: Emergency custody, involuntary temp. detention, & commitment hearings; special justice & judge fees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 754 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Emergency custody, involuntary temp. detention, & commitment hearings; special justice & judge fees. Primary sponsor: Chris Runion (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment hearings; special justice and judge fees. Increases from $120 to $150 the fee that any special justice, any retired judge sitting by designation, or any district court substitute judge who presides over hearings relating to emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment is to receive for each such hearing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Runion | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-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 (6-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB754)
- Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
- Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (19-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102789D