Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 55: Sex offenses; prohibiting proximity to children on premises of state parks, penalty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 55 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sex offenses; prohibiting proximity to children on premises of state parks, penalty. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0480).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sex offenses prohibiting proximity to children; state parks; penalty. Provides that every adult who is convicted of an offense prohibiting proximity to children, when the offense occurred on or after July 1, 2026, shall as a part of his sentence be forever prohibited from going, for the purpose of having any contact whatsoever with children who are not in his custody, within 100 feet of a playground, athletic field or facility, or gymnasium he knows or has reason to know is located on the premises of a state park. A violation is a Class 6 felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Diggs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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 (CHAP0480)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 480 (effective 7/1/2026)
- 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
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB55)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB55ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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