Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 17: Enforcement of vehicle liens; increases property value.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enforcement of vehicle liens; increases property value. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Vetoed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enforcement of vehicle liens; property value. Increases from $12,500 to $17,000 the maximum value of property that may be sold at public auction to satisfy a lien on a motor vehicle without petitioning for a court order for the sale of such property. This bill is identical to HB 1288.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Bill DeSteph | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by Governor
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB17)
- Enrolled
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Enrolled
- Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
- Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N)
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