Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 297: Photo speed monitoring devices; law-enforcement agencies to report to VSP number of summonses, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 297 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Photo speed monitoring devices; law-enforcement agencies to report to VSP number of summonses, etc. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Use of photo speed monitoring devices; repeal. Repeals the authority of law-enforcement agencies to place and operate photo speed monitoring devices to record vehicle speed violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Peake | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
- Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
- Motion to rerefer to Finance and Appropriations agreed to
- Read second time
- Floor substitute printed 26106364D-S1 (Peake)
- Passed by for the day
- Senator Peake Substitute agreed to
- Reading of substitute waived
- Floor offered Senator Peake Substitute
- Engrossment reconsidered by Senate
- Passed by for the day
- Passed by for the day
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