SB 158

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

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

Judicial district and circuit courts; maximum number of judges.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-158

Session 2026

Status enacted

Committee Courts of Justice; Finance and Appropriations

Senate enacted 2026-04-13

Summary

Maximum number of judges in each judicial circuit. Increases from five to six the maximum number of judges authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia.

Sponsor

Perry

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-07	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-13	Status	enacted
2026-04-13	Latest Action	Approved by Governor-Chapter 880 (effective 7/1/2026)

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