SB 265 VA
Elementary and secondary schools or higher educational institutions; bullying and cyberbullying.
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Summary
Virginia Senate Bill 265 addresses bullying and cyberbullying in elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions. The bill makes aggravated bullying and cyberbullying unlawful and establishes a civil right of action for victims. The bill also addresses school and institutional policies and procedures related to bullying and cyberbullying, along with penalties for violations.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-276.01, 22.1-279.3:1, and 22.1-279.6 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-56.01, relating to elementary and secondary schools; institutions of higher education; aggravated bullying and cyberbullying unlawful; civil right of action; policies and procedures; penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- William M. Stanley, Jr. Republican · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100204D · upper
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education and Health · upper
- Jan 22, 2026 Assigned Education sub: Public Education · upper
- Jan 29, 2026 Rereferred from Education and Health to Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Feb 4, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB265) · upper
- Feb 16, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 16, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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