Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
HJ 14: Constitutional amendment; tax exemption for motor vehicles owned for personal, noncommercial use.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 14 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment; tax exemption for motor vehicles owned for personal, noncommercial use. Primary sponsor: Tim Griffin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional amendment (first reference); personal property tax; exemption for motor vehicles owned for personal, noncommercial use. Exempts one motor vehicle used for personal, noncommercial purposes from state and local taxes. The amendment specifies that such exemption is only applicable (i) for automobiles, motorcycles, and pickup trucks and (ii) on and after the date the motor vehicle is acquired or the effective date of the amendment, whichever is later, and is not applicable for any period of time prior to the effective date of the amendment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Griffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101727D