Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 146: Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses, truancy.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 146 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses, truancy. Primary sponsor: Ryan McDougle (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0070).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy. Allows the court discretion in ordering the denial of a child's driving privileges in instances when the child has failed to comply with school attendance and meeting requirements as provided in relevant law. Under current law, the court is required to order the denial of such child's driving privileges. The bill also provides that if the court has ordered the denial of a child's driving privileges, the court shall order such child to surrender his driver's license, which shall be held in the physical custody of the court during any period of license denial. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts and is identical to HB 123.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDougle | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“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 (CHAP0070)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 70 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 70 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB146)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB146ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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