Virginia · SB221

An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-873 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school crossing zones; active times.

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Sponsors: 8
Votes: Apr 6
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<p class="sumtext"><b>School crossing zones; active times. </b>Authorizes a local governing body, by ordinance, to increase from 30 minutes to up to 60 minutes the period of time before and after regular school hours during which school crossing zones are active if it determines that children will be going to or from school during that period of time.</p>

Progress

IntroducedJan 9, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 9, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 3, 2026
PassedFeb 4, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 9, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 13, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 14, 2026
Became lawApr 6, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 3, 2026

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