SB 426 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alteration of suspension system and bumper heights; proof of compliance.

Summary

Alteration of suspension system and bumper heights; proof of compliance. Authorizes a court to dismiss a summons for offenses related to altering the suspension system or bumper heights of vehicles when proof of compliance is provided to the court on or before the court date.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026

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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was formally enacted into law as Chapter 497 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly. The substantive text of the statute regarding vehicle suspension and bumper height limits remains unchanged, but the document now includes official approval dates and chapter numbers.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; no new vehicles, dates, or rules were added or removed.

TECHNICAL

Added official chapter number (Chapter 497) and approval date (April 8, 2026) to the document header.

Added decorative spacing lines and formatting consistent with the official 'Enrolled' and 'Chaptered' status of the bill.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 6, 2026

How they voted

39–0

Passed

Total votes 39

Feb 2, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 8, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 497 (effective 7/1/2026)

executive

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB426ER)

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Transportation

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Transportation (11-Y 2-N 1-A)

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Transportation

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor