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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 455: Tow truck drivers; prohibited acts, employing unregistered tow truck drivers.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 455 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tow truck drivers; prohibited acts, employing unregistered tow truck drivers. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0501).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Tow truck drivers; registration. Prohibits towing and recovery operators from employing tow truck drivers who are not registered with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, as required under current law. The bill also limits the requirement that a registered tow truck driver have his registration in his possession when driving a tow truck to when such driving is for hire.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bill DeStephPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate20

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0501)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 501 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB455)
  4. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  5. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Signed by President
  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB455ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Read third time
  12. Read second time

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Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source