# Virginia HB1643: Traffic violations, certain; dismissal for proof of compliance with law.

Virginia HB1643, Traffic violations, certain; dismissal for proof of compliance with law., is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (Democratic); status to governor, last action 2025-03-19 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0121)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB1643
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Traffic violations, certain; dismissal for proof of compliance with law.
- Status: to governor
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-03
- Last action: 2025-03-19, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0121)
- Sponsor: C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 6 (220 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Dismissal of certain traffic violations for proof of compliance with law. Provides that a court may, in its discretion, dismiss a violation for driving without a license if such person can prove to the court compliance with the law on or before the court date and payment of court fees, unless such person was operating a commercial motor vehicle, defined in relevant law. The bill also provides that a court may, in its discretion and where there have been no prior violations or convictions within the past 10 years, dismiss a person's violation for driving while his driver's license, learner's permit, or privilege to drive is suspended or revoked if such person can prove to the court compliance with the law on or before the court date and payment of court fees, unless such person (i) possesses a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, as those terms are defined in relevant law, or (ii) was operating a commercial motor vehicle. If there has been a prior violation or violations, the court, in its discretion, may dismiss or amend the summons or warrant, where proof of substantial compliance has been provided to the court.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Passed Senate Block Vote | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2025-02-17 | Senate | Reported from Courts of Justice | pass | 15 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-31 | House | Read third time and passed House Block Vote | pass | 96 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-24 | House | Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) | pass | 22 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-22 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) | pass | 8 | 0 | 1 |

## Actions (28)

- 2025-03-19: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0121) (Governor)
- 2025-03-19: Approved by Governor-Chapter 121 (Effective 07/01/25) (Governor)
- 2025-03-11: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025 (Governor)
- 2025-03-11: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025 (House)
- 2025-03-10: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2025-03-07: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1643ER) (House)
- 2025-03-07: Enrolled (House)
- 2025-03-07: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2025-02-19: Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-02-19: Read third time (Senate)
- 2025-02-18: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-02-18: Passed by for the day (Senate)
- 2025-02-18: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2025-02-17: Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-02-03: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (Senate)
- 2025-02-03: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2025-01-31: Read third time and passed House Block Vote (96-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2025-01-30: Printed as engrossed 25102254D-E (House)
- 2025-01-30: Engrossed by House as amended (House)
- 2025-01-30: Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to (House)
- 2025-01-30: Read second time (House)
- 2025-01-29: Passed by for the day (House)
- 2025-01-28: Read first time (House)
- 2025-01-24: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2025-01-22: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2025-01-16: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal (House)
- 2025-01-03: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (House)
- 2025-01-03: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102254D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2025-03-19: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1071331.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1071330.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2025-03-07: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1066525.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1066524.PDF)
- Engrossed, 2025-01-30: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1030169.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1030168.PDF)
- Amendment, 2025-01-24: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1027106.HTML)
- Amendment, 2025-01-22: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1026297.HTML)
- Introduced, 2025-01-03: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012473.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012472.PDF)

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- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1071331.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1071330.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1066525.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1066524.PDF)
- [Engrossed (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1030169.HTML)
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1030168.PDF)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1027106.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1026297.HTML)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012473.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012472.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1643-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).