HB 680 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Forensic Science Board and Scientific Advisory Committee; members, service after expiration of term.

Summary

Forensic Science Board; Scientific Advisory Committee; members; service after expiration of term. Provides that a member of the Forensic Science Board and a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee appointed by the Governor shall serve after expiration of his term until his successor is appointed. The bill also removes the requirement that meetings of the Scientific Advisory Committee take place in the City of Richmond. The bill contains technical amendments. The bill also contains an emergency clause.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill converts the legislative text of HB 680 from an 'Enrolled' draft to a 'Chaptered' final law, officially enacting the changes to the Forensic Science Board and Scientific Advisory Committee. The substantive policy content regarding board composition, member terms, and meeting requirements remains identical to the previous version, with the only changes being the addition of approval dates and the removal of draft session headers.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter and legal effect are identical to the previous version.

TIMELINE

Added the official approval date (April 6, 2026) and chapter number (Chapter 202) to signify the bill has become law.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft session headers and formatting placeholders that were present in the enrolled version but are not part of the final legal text.

Added a standard emergency clause stating the act is in force immediately upon passage.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 12, 2026

How they voted

39–0

Passed

Total votes 39

Feb 20, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 6, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 202 (effective 4/6/2026)

executive

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB680ER)

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 2-N)

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced

Engrossed by House as amended

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

committee amendment agreed to

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

House subcommittee offered

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Committee

Referred from General Laws and referred to Public Safety (Voice Vote)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on General Laws

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors