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SB 41

Motor Vehicles, Department of; electronic transactions, voluntary contributions.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danica Roem

SB 41 authorizes Virginia's DMV to accept voluntary citizen contributions through electronic vehicle registration and licensing transactions to support state programs.

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 41

Legislative bill overview

SB 41 allows the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to accept voluntary contributions from citizens during vehicle registration and licensing transactions through electronic systems. The bill enables the DMV to facilitate donations to causes or programs while streamlining administrative processes for handling these contributions.

Why is this important

This legislation modernizes how states can collect charitable donations and supplemental funding by integrating voluntary contribution options into routine transactions that millions of Virginians complete annually. It provides a potential revenue source for state programs or designated causes without creating mandatory fees, while also improving citizen convenience by bundling donations with existing DMV services.

Potential points of contention

  • Program clarity: The bill doesn't specify which causes or programs would receive contributions, leaving questions about how funds are allocated and whether citizens have input on beneficiaries
  • Opt-out safeguards: Concerns that voluntary contributions during transactions could be presented in ways that subtly pressure or confuse citizens, particularly those less familiar with digital interfaces
  • Administrative costs: Uncertainty about whether DMV overhead in processing and tracking contributions diminishes the actual benefit to intended recipients

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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