Virginia HB244 - Reduce Robbery Penalties (2026)
Virginia HB244 — Reduce Robbery Penalties — Bill to drastically reduce the criminal penalty for robbery in Virginia.
Summary
HB244 would significantly lower the sentencing guidelines for robbery convictions in Virginia.
Key Details
- Bill Number: HB244
- Session: 2026 Virginia General Assembly
Legislative Status
- Bill Number: HB244
- Official Title: Robbery; conforms certain provisions of Code to degrees of robbery offenses.
- Status (as of Feb 18, 2026): Passed House — ✅ Passed House (in Senate)
- Patron: Vivian E. Watts
- LIS Link: HB244 on Virginia LIS
- Notes: In Committee