Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 769: Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 769 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Primary sponsor: Charniele Herring (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB317-Pope Adams) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Adds the intentional destruction of or damage to any fixture, equipment, or information technology system that is used to provide, process, transmit, or maintain public services, public utilities, or other critical infrastructure, as defined in relevant law, to the existing offense of damage or trespass to public services or utilities. The bill contains technical amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB317-Pope Adams) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB769)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/14/2026 9:14 am)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103558D