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SB 775 VA
Introduced

Insurance; increases fees for vehicles, etc.

VA · session 2027 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 22, 2026

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

Summary

This bill would increase fees for vehicles in Virginia to fund fire-related programs and equipment. The bill would establish or modify the Fire Programs Fund, the Virginia At Risk Fire Grant Program, and the Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fund. The increased vehicle fees would generate revenue dedicated to supporting fire departments and firefighter needs. These funds would help support firefighting capabilities and protect firefighter safety through equipment upgrades.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill (from the OpenStates abstract — no full text available yet) — neutral, and may be imperfect.

Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-401, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 46.2-694, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-401.2, relating to insurance; Fire Programs Fund; fees for vehicles; Virginia At Risk Fire Grant Program established; Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fund established.

Sponsor (1)
1 coauthor / cosponsor

Action history (6)
  1. Jan 22, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26104610D · upper
  2. Jan 22, 2026 Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor · upper
  3. Feb 2, 2026 Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) · upper
  4. Feb 3, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB775) · upper
  5. Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · upper
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper

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