HB 22

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

VMI; removes certain authority, disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-22
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Education; Education and Health
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Education
Summary

Public institutions of higher education; disciplinary immunity for certain individuals who make reports; Virginia Military Institute. Removes the authority granted to Virginia Military Institute to include in its sexual violence policy, code, rules, or set of standards a provision stipulating that in the event that a cadet discloses personal consumption of drugs or alcohol in conjunction with a good faith report of an act of sexual violence and the superintendent of Virginia Military Institute determines that such cadet's personal consumption of drugs or alcohol constitutes a threat to the cadet's well-being or the well-being of others, the superintendent may require such cadet to attend drug or substance use disorder counseling.

Sponsor
Helmer
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-12-22 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0547)
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