Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 798: Virginia Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act; definitions, digital assets.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 798 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act; definitions, digital assets. Primary sponsor: Cliff Hayes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0669).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act; digital financial assets. Creates a statutory framework for the treatment and disposition of unclaimed intangible property in the form of digital assets, as defined in the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
“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 (CHAP0669)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 669 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB798)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB798ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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