Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1146: Juveniles; possession or use of tobacco or vape products on school grounds, etc., civil penalties.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1146 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Juveniles; possession or use of tobacco or vape products on school grounds, etc., civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Timmy French (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Left in Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Persons under 21 years of age; possession or use of tobacco products or vape products on school grounds, etc.; civil penalties. Prohibits any person under 21 years of age from possessing a tobacco product on a school bus, on school property, or at a school-sponsored activity. The bill requires that each local school board implement an educational rehabilitation program for a first violation. The bill permits a law-enforcement officer to issue a summons upon a second violation within a single school year and requires a court to order up to eight hours of community service. Upon a third violation within a single school year, the bill adds a civil penalty of up to $50. For a fourth or subsequent violation within a single school year, the bill requires punishment include a civil penalty of up to $50 or up to eight hours of community service. Additionally, the bill requires that the civil penalty be paid in person at the courthouse for the locality by such person accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, unless such person is 18 years of age or older and not enrolled at the school where the offense occurred. The bill directs the Board of Education and local school boards to amend any affected policies by July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy French | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 Courts of Justice
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
- Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to
- Read second time
- Reading of substitute waived
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1146)
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