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HB 53 In Committee

Student bullying; adjusts definition, characteristics of victim.

Introduced
In Committee
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Student bullying; definition; characteristics of victim. Adjusts the definition of "bullying" in the context of public education to specify that the real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim includes such a power imbalance on the basis of the membership of the victim in a group that is protected from discrimination pursuant to the Virginia Human Rights Act.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Dec 29, 2025
Last action
Feb 11, 2026 — Incorporated by Education (HB894-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)
Session
2026
Momentum
37 · Low