Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 559: Forgery, as certain violations; amends venue provisions for prosecution.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 559 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Forgery, as certain violations; amends venue provisions for prosecution. Primary sponsor: Bryce Reeves (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0507).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Forgery; venue. Clarifies that the venue provision for prosecution of forgery applies to forging public records, etc., forging coin or bank notes, and forging, uttering, etc., other writings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“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 (CHAP0507)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 507 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB559)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB559ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
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