Virginia SenateHB 1426
Judgments; limitations on enforcement, docketing of gen. district court judgments in circuit court.
Passed 21–19Party-lineClose
What it does: Limitations on enforcement of judgments; docketing of general district court judgments in the circuit court. Provides that, for judgments entered in the general district court on or after July 1, 2026, where enforcement of such judgments is sought by a debt buyer, the docketing of an abstract of such judgment in the circuit court shall not effect the 10-year limitation period to enforce such judgment. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Passed Senate with amendments
The tally
Yes 21 · No 19 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (40)
Yes 21
- Aaron RouseD22
- Angelia GravesD21
- Barbara FavolaD40
- Creigh DeedsD11
- Danica RoemD30
- Dave MarsdenD35
- Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerD39
- Jennifer BoyskoD38
- Jennifer Carroll FoyD33
- Jeremy McPikeD29
- Kannan SrinivasanD32
- Lamont BagbyD14
- Lashrecse AirdD13
- Louise LucasD18
- Mamie LockeD23
- Mike JonesD15
- Russet PerryD31
- Saddam SalimD37
- Schuyler VanValkenburgD16
- Scott SurovellD34
- Stella PekarskyD36
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.