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VirginiaSB11462025 Regular SessionSenate
Juveniles; possession or use of tobacco or vape products on school grounds, etc., civil penalties.
Sponsored By: Timmy French (Republican)
Failed
Summary
Persons under 21 years of age; possession or use of tobacco products or vape products on school grounds, etc.; civil penalties. Prohibits any person under 21 years of age from possessing a tobacco product on a school bus, on school property, or at a school-sponsored activity. The bill requires that each local school board implement an educational rehabilitation program for a first violation. The bill permits a law-enforcement officer to issue a summons upon a second violation within a single school year and requires a court to order up to eight hours of community service. Upon a third violation within a single school year, the bill adds a civil penalty of up to $50. For a fourth or subsequent violation within a single school year, the bill requires punishment include a civil penalty of up to $50 or up to eight hours of community service. Additionally, the bill requires that the civil penalty be paid in person at the courthouse for the locality by such person accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, unless such person is 18 years of age or older and not enrolled at the school where the offense occurred. The bill directs the Board of Education and local school boards to amend any affected policies by July 1, 2026.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Timmy French
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/7/2025
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
Yes: 5 • No: 3
Senate vote • 1/28/2025
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote
Yes: 39 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/24/2025
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading)
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2025
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute
Yes: 15 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Left in Courts of Justice
2/18/2025HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
2/7/2025HouseAssigned Courts sub: Criminal
2/5/2025HouseReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2/5/2025HouseRead first time
2/5/2025HousePlaced on Calendar
2/5/2025HouseRead third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N)
1/28/2025SenateFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1146)
1/27/2025SenateEngrossed by Senate - committee substitute
1/27/2025SenateCourts of Justice Substitute agreed to
1/27/2025SenateRead second time
1/27/2025SenateReading of substitute waived
1/27/2025SenateConstitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (37-Y 0-N)
1/24/2025SenatePassed by for the day
1/24/2025SenateRules suspended
1/24/2025SenateReported from Courts of Justice with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
1/22/2025SenateCommittee substitute printed 25105676D-S1
1/22/2025SenateFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1146)
1/20/2025SenateReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
1/7/2025SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104379D
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Substitute
1/23/2025
Introduced
1/7/2025
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