Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 8: 15th Judicial Circuit; Judicial Council of Virginia to study organization and boundaries.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 8 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 15th Judicial Circuit; Judicial Council of Virginia to study organization and boundaries. Primary sponsor: Josh Cole (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Judicial Council of Virginia; boundary of the 15th Judicial Circuit; report. Requests the Judicial Council of Virginia to study the current boundary of the 15th Judicial Circuit and determine if the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford and Spotsylvania Counties should be removed from the current judicial circuit boundary lines and a new judicial circuit composed of those localities established.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“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 Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101473D