Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 989: Sexual abuse of children; penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 989 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual abuse of children; penalty. Primary sponsor: Tom Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Courts of Justice.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sexual abuse of certain children; penalty. Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the penalty for sexual abuse of a child who is 13 or 14 years of age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
“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 Courts of Justice
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB989)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/16/2026 10:46 am)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:08 pm)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104268D