Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 221: School crossing zones; active times, locality may increase time preceding & following school hours.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 221 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School crossing zones; active times, locality may increase time preceding & following school hours. Primary sponsor: Michael J. Jones. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0337).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
School crossing zones; active times. Authorizes a local governing body, by ordinance, to increase from 30 minutes to up to 60 minutes the period of time before and after regular school hours during which school crossing zones are active if it determines that children will be going to or from school during that period of time.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Jones | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (CHAP0337)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 337 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB221)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB221ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (80-Y 15-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
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