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| '''Virginia Democrat Legislation''' — Tracking controversial bills introduced by Virginia Democrats after gaining unified control of state government in the 2025 elections.
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| == Background ==
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| In the November 2025 elections, Virginia Democrats won the governorship and expanded their majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, giving them a ''trifecta'' — unified control of state government for the first time in years. The 2026 legislative session saw the introduction of a sweeping slate of bills across criminal justice, elections, taxation, immigration, gun control, education, and more.
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| Christian Heiens ([https://x.com/ChristianHeiens @ChristianHeiens]) has been a key tracker of these bills, compiling comprehensive lists of proposed legislation.
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| == Bill Categories ==
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| === Criminal Justice ===
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| * [[Virginia HB863 - Abolish Mandatory Minimums (2026)]] — Eliminates mandatory minimum sentencing for rape, manslaughter, assaulting LEOs, child pornography, and repeat violent felonies
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| * [[Virginia HB357 - Weaken Bail Standards (2026)]] — Makes it harder for judges to deny bail for aggravated assault, armed robbery, drug trafficking
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| * [[Virginia HB853 - Early Release for Violent Felons (2026)]] — Gives convicted murderers, rapists, and terrorists chance at early release
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| * [[Virginia HB244 - Reduce Robbery Penalties (2026)]] — Drastically reduces criminal penalty for robbery
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| * [[Virginia HB1070 - Bar Prior Convictions at Trial (2026)]] — Bars prosecutors from mentioning prior convictions during guilt phase
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| === Election Integrity ===
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| * [[Virginia Election Bills (2026)]] — Ban voter roll cleanup, ban hand-counted ballots, gerrymandering, National Popular Vote Compact, internet voting, extend ballot counting
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| === Taxation ===
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| * [[Virginia 2026 Tax Increases]] — Comprehensive new taxes on sales, income, investments, deliveries, services, and more
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| === Gun Control ===
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| * [[Virginia 2026 Gun Control Bills]] — Assault weapons ban, firearm licensing, expanded gun-free zones, manufacturer liability, 11% firearms tax
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| === Immigration / ICE ===
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| * [[Virginia 2026 Anti-ICE Bills]] — Bills targeting ICE enforcement, banning facial coverings by LEOs, creating civil liability for ICE agents
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| === Education ===
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| * [[Virginia 2026 Education Bills]] — Mandatory mental health screenings, curtailing homeschool independence, free education for illegal aliens
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| === Other Notable Bills ===
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| * [[Virginia HB61 - Government Contracting Discrimination (2026)]] — Bars White male-owned businesses from discretionary state contracts under $100K
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| * [[Virginia 2026 Homeless Encampment Bill]] — Bans localities from fining people for permanent encampments
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| * [[Virginia HB1263 - Government Employee Unionization (2026)]] — Unionizes government employees with collective bargaining rights
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| == Sources ==
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| * [https://x.com/ChristianHeiens/status/2014112122448290086 Christian Heiens comprehensive bill list thread]
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| * [https://virginiamercury.com/2026/01/28/democrats-push-restrictions-on-federal-immigration-enforcement-in-virginia/ Virginia Mercury: Democrats push restrictions on federal immigration enforcement]
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| * [https://atr.org/democrats-pounce-on-virginia-taxpayers/ Americans for Tax Reform: Democrats Pounce On Virginia Taxpayers]
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| * [https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/11/19/virginia-democrats-2026-bills-birth-control-sick-leave Axios Richmond: Virginia Democrats press first legislation under new trifecta]
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