Subcommittee agrees to carry over HB 853 to allow more stakeholder work
February 09, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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The subcommittee on courts voted by voice to carry over House Bill 853 so stakeholders can continue negotiations outside the session. An unidentified delegate moved to carry the bill over, saying "everyone who is and has been working so hard on this bill can have, this next year to really come together to find that consensus on the right way to proceed." The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Patron Delegate Cousins was identified earlier in the discussion; members noted that stakeholders were "very close to consensus" but not yet in agreement. No formal vote tally was recorded in the transcript for this action. The chair closed discussion and moved to the next agenda item.
Patron Delegate Cousins was identified earlier in the discussion; members noted that stakeholders were "very close to consensus" but not yet in agreement. No formal vote tally was recorded in the transcript for this action. The chair closed discussion and moved to the next agenda item.
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