HB 608 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Dealer's license plates; permitted uses.

Summary

Dealer's license plates; permitted uses. Authorizes the use of dealer's license plates on vehicles delivering or transporting vehicle parts and accessories and fuel, so long as such delivery or transport of fuel consists of no more than five gallons of such fuel and such fuel is in a container of a type approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill also authorizes a dealer to permit his license plates to be used in the operation of a motor vehicle by a person authorized by the dealer on a vehicle that is being driven to or from an automotive retail or supply store or retail facility selling automotive supplies or parts.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill has transitioned from its 'Enrolled' status to 'Chaptered' status, meaning it has officially become law. The substantive text of the legislation regarding dealer license plates remains unchanged, though the formatting has been adjusted to include the official chapter number and approval date.

TECHNICAL

Added the official chapter number (Chapter 186) and the specific approval date (April 6, 2026) to the header, and removed the session year from the main title line.

Replaced the standard 'Enrolled' header with 'VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY - 2026 SESSION' and added multiple blank lines for spacing.

Changed the section reference from '§ 46.2-1550' to '§ 46.2-1550' and adjusted the indentation of the act's text to align with standard chaptered bill formatting.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 4, 2026

How they voted

38–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 39

Feb 24, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 6, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 186 (effective 7/1/2026)

executive

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB608ER)

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Transportation (15-Y 0-N)

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Transportation

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Introduced

Engrossed by House as amended

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

committee amendments agreed to

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Transportation with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

House subcommittee offered

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Transportation

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors