# Virginia SB825: Vulnerable adults; seizure of property used in connection with/derived from financial exploitation.

Virginia SB825, Vulnerable adults; seizure of property used in connection with/derived from financial exploitation., is a 2025 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Barbara A. Favola (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-02-18 (Left in Courts of Justice) (as of 2026-10-17).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB825-2025
- As of: 2026-10-17
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SB825
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Vulnerable adults; seizure of property used in connection with/derived from financial exploitation.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2024-12-31
- Last action: 2025-02-18, Left in Courts of Justice
- Sponsor: Barbara A. Favola (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Courts of Justice
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 7 (229 yes, 21 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Seizure of moneys or other assets of value used in connection with or derived from financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. Permits a law-enforcement officer, an attorney for the Commonwealth, the Office of the Attorney General, or other interested party to seek a seizure warrant from a judge or petition a court for the seizure of moneys or other assets of value where there is suspected probable cause to conclude that a vulnerable adult is being financially exploited. The bill allows a court, upon motion of the complainant and for good cause shown, to order the release of all moneys or other assets of value. Any remaining moneys or other assets of value may also be released to the owner by the court with the consent of the attorney for the Commonwealth.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Barbara A. Favola (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Reconsideration of Engrossment agreed to | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Passed Senate | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Reconsideration of Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-15 | Senate | Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to | fail | 19 | 21 |   |
| 2025-01-14 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) | pass | 37 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute | pass | 13 | 0 |   |

## Actions (27)

- 2025-02-18: Left in Courts of Justice (House)
- 2025-02-04: Read first time (House)
- 2025-02-04: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (House)
- 2025-02-04: Placed on Calendar (House)
- 2025-01-22: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB825) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Floor substitute printed 25105255D-S2 (Favola) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Reconsideration of Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to (40-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Reconsideration of Engrossment agreed to (40-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Senator Favola, Barbara A. Substitute agreed to (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Committee substitute rejected (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Reading of substitute waived (Senate)
- 2025-01-16: Passed by for the day (Senate)
- 2025-01-15: Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to (Senate)
- 2025-01-15: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Senate)
- 2025-01-15: Reading of substitute waived (Senate)
- 2025-01-15: Read second time (Senate)
- 2025-01-14: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (37-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-14: Passed by for the day (Senate)
- 2025-01-14: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (13-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: Committee substitute printed 25104862D-S1 (Senate)
- 2024-12-31: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (Senate)
- 2024-12-31: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101929D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Substitute, 2025-01-17: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1022648.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1022647.PDF)
- Substitute, 2025-01-14: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019099.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019098.PDF)
- Introduced, 2024-12-31: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012142.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012141.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
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1022648.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1022647.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019099.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019098.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012142.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1012141.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-SB825-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).