Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 804: Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; submission of annual report.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 804 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; submission of annual report. Primary sponsor: Creigh Deeds (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 958 (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.
Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; submission of annual report. Provides that the decision of whether to rescind or redact any portion of the annual report submitted by the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission shall be made by consensus of a majority of the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice and the ranking members of the minority party serving on such Committees. The bill provides that if no such action to rescind or redact any portion of the annual report is taken, the report shall be published within 30 days of submission. The bill provides that such 30-day time period shall begin the day the Commission submits the annual report to the General Assembly, and if the 30-day period expires on a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, or day on which the General Assembly is lawfully closed, such period shall be extended to the next day that is not one of those days. The bill contains technical amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creigh Deeds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 958 (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 (SB804)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB804ER)
- Enrolled
- House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed House with amendment (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
- Passed House with amendment (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
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