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SB 624 VA
Introduced

Assault and battery; definition of "Islamophobia," penalty.

VA · session 2027 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 14, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

Virginia Senate Bill 624 would add a definition of "Islamophobia" to the state's assault and battery law. The bill would amend the assault and battery statute to define Islamophobia and establish or modify penalties related to Islamophobic assault and battery offenses.

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Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, relating to assault and battery; definition of "Islamophobia"; penalty.

Sponsor (1)
17 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (6)
  1. Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104940D · upper
  2. Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · upper
  3. Jan 20, 2026 Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:32 pm) · upper
  4. Feb 2, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
  5. Feb 2, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · upper
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper

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