Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Human trafficking; creates process for use of digital identification and reporting platforms, etc.
Human trafficking digital identification and reporting platforms; duties of Human Trafficking Response Coordinator; quarterly reports. Creates a process for the use of digital identification and reporting platforms, defined in the bill, to report suspected instances of human trafficking. The bill requires the Human Trafficking Response Coordinator to certify such platforms and requires the administering organization, defined in the bill, of such platform to submit quarterly performance reports to the Coordinator and the General Assembly on certain data. The bill expands the use of funds from the existing Virginia Prevention of Sex Trafficking Fund to be utilized for such programs. Lastly, the bill states that the provisions of the bill are subject to the availability of funds appropriated for such purposes.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Status | failed |
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-18 | Latest Action | H Left in Committee Appropriations |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 171 | Student instruction; internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics. | enacted |
| HB 1266 | Environmental Justice in Permitting Process Guidance Memo; DEQ to publish an updated version. | enrolled |
| HB 590 | Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems. | enrolled |
| SB 382 | Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems. | enrolled |
| HB 1188 | Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission; established, report, sunset provision. | enrolled |
| SB 447 | Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission; established, report, sunset provision. | enrolled |
| HB 1273 | Transportation network companies; requirements, civil penalties. | enrolled |
| HB 161 | Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, effective clause. | enrolled |