HJ 14 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Constitutional amendment; tax exemption for motor vehicles owned for personal, noncommercial use.

Summary
Constitutional amendment (first reference); personal property tax; exemption for motor vehicles owned for personal, noncommercial use. Exempts one motor vehicle used for personal, noncommercial purposes from state and local taxes. The amendment specifies that such exemption is only applicable (i) for automobiles, motorcycles, and pickup trucks and (ii) on and after the date the motor vehicle is acquired or the effective date of the amendment, whichever is later, and is not applicable for any period of time prior to the effective date of the amendment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
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Jan 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Tim Griffin
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