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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 595: Mechanics and storage liens; vehicle data.

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 595 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mechanics and storage liens; vehicle data. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 826 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

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

Mechanics and storage liens; abandoned vehicles; vehicle records. Removes the requirement that the Department of Motor Vehicles, when searching for owner or lienholder information for a vehicle titled in another jurisdiction for (i) the enforcement of a mechanic's or storage lien or (ii) determining ownership of an abandoned vehicle, ascertain such information by contacting the other jurisdiction. The bill retains the requirement that the Department ascertain such information upon initiation of a search by the bailee or person in possession of an abandoned vehicle.

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. Approved by Governor-Chapter 826 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB595)
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB595ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (81-Y 17-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Transportation (18-Y 3-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 38 actions. Full history

Sources

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