Driver's licenses; repeals suspension for nonpayment of child support and unsatisfied judgments.
Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-417, 46.2-421, 46.2-422, 46.2-423, 46.2-427, 63.2-1916, and 63.2-1941 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 46.2-320.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to suspension of driver's licenses; child support and certain unsatisfied judgements; repealed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Civil Subcommittee Substitute
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Courts of Justice Substitute
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The bill text was updated from a 'Civil Subcommittee' draft to a 'Courts of Justice' substitute version, adding a specific date (February 11, 2026) and bill number to the header. The substantive legal text regarding child support suspensions, reinstatement fees, and insurance definitions remains unchanged in content, though the formatting and line breaks were adjusted to match the official substitute format.
Scope change
No change in the scope or applicability of the law; only the document metadata and formatting were updated.
TECHNICAL
Added a specific date (February 11, 2026) and bill number (26107541D) to the header, indicating the bill has moved to the Courts of Justice committee for further review.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing throughout the document to conform to the standard format for a House Substitute amendment.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Appropriations
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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