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Republican · Delegate

Barry Knight

Represents District 98 in the House of Delegates.

Party-line votes

Not enough party-line votes to score.

Cast a vote

Yea or Nay on 1 of 1,371 roll calls · House median 99%

Their bills that became law

2 of 2

as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 9

Roll calls on record

1,371

2026 Regular Regular Session

Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Regular Session.

How Barry Knight votes

A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.

Where Barry Knight sits in the House

Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Barry Knight is circled.

Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side

Times they broke with their party

0 of 0 party-line votes.

They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.

Closest votes they cast

Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.

HB554 · State officers and employees; state agencies to establish alternative work schedules.

Yea

Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (18-Y 3-N) · 2026-02-03 · Passed 18–3

Their session, month by month

Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (1,370 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Barry Knight was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.

Introduced2

Out of committee2

Passed one chamber2

Passed both chambers2

Became law2

Never left committee0

For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.

HR45 ↗

Celebrating the life of Dorothy Leach Wood.

Became lawBill text as passed House (HR45ER) · 2026-04-13

HR46 ↗

Commending Creeds Elementary School.

Became lawBill text as passed House (HR46ER) · 2026-04-13

Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.

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SB325 · 2026-02-19

Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. (Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB665 · 2026-02-19

Local housing policy; expands the range of changes that are required. (Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (17-Y 4-N))

Passed · 17-4

Absent

SB628 · 2026-02-19

Eviction Reduction Program; established, report. (Reported from General Laws (17-Y 4-N))

Passed · 17-4

Absent

SB605 · 2026-02-19

Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status. (Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB112 · 2026-02-19

Va. War Memorial Foundation; Commissioner of Dept. of Veterans Services shall provide supervision. (Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB401 · 2026-02-19

Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc. (Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB132 · 2026-02-19

Agritourism purposes; Bd. of HCD to review regulations for temporary tents. (Reported from General Laws (20-Y 1-N))

Passed · 20-1

Absent

SB48 · 2026-02-19

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (Reported from General Laws (15-Y 6-N))

Passed · 15-6

Absent

SB532 · 2026-02-19

Alcoholic beverage control; banquet license, municipality or nonprofit organization. (Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB765 · 2026-02-19

Charitable gaming; definition of poker events, prohibited practices. (Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB293 · 2026-02-19

Richmond Internatl. Airport; discontinuing use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials, report. (Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 2-N))

Passed · 7-2

Absent

SB680 · 2026-02-19

Regulatory boards; adjustment of fees, recovery of disciplinary and monitoring costs, report. (Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB290 · 2026-02-19

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities. (Reported from General Laws (16-Y 5-N))

Passed · 16-5

Absent

SB492 · 2026-02-19

Geology; added to definition of "professional services," continuing education. (Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB373 · 2026-02-19

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent. (Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 6-N))

Passed · 15-6

Absent

SB182 · 2026-02-19

Short-term rental properties; human trafficking awareness training, delayed effective date. (Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N))

Passed · 21-0

Absent

SB273 · 2026-02-19

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program, eligibility. (Reported from General Laws (17-Y 4-N))

Passed · 17-4

Absent

HB26 · 2026-02-17

Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset. (Read third time and passed House (63-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 63-34

Absent

HB1524 · 2026-02-17

Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty. (Read third time and passed House (54-Y 41-N 0-A))

Passed · 54-41

Absent

HB1443 · 2026-02-17

Owners of sewage treatment works; land application, marketing, or distributing of sewage sludge. (Read third time and passed House (67-Y 29-N 0-A))

Passed · 67-29

Absent

HB911 · 2026-02-17

Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents. (Read third time and passed House (60-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 60-34

Absent

HB548 · 2026-02-17

Uniform Health Care Decisions Act; civil penalty. (Read third time and passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 62-34

Absent

HB1149 · 2026-02-17

Water distribution systems; lead status inspections for water service lines. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB260 · 2026-02-17

Public service companies; prevailing wage rate for underground infrastructure work. (Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A))

Passed · 62-35

Absent

HB1415 · 2026-02-17

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; public funding for multifamily residential housing, etc. (Read third time and passed House (60-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 60-34

Absent

HB1396 · 2026-02-17

Dogs; hunting game animals, fur-bearing animals, and nuisance species, permits, civil penalties. (Read third time and passed House (55-Y 39-N 0-A))

Passed · 55-39

Absent

HB845 · 2026-02-17

Unlawful detainer; bifurcation of case, contested rent and damages. (Read third time and passed House (74-Y 23-N 0-A))

Passed · 74-23

Absent

HB662 · 2026-02-17

Offenses relating to gift cards; penalties. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB1272 · 2026-02-17

Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset. (Read third time and passed House (59-Y 36-N 1-A))

Passed · 59-36

Absent

HB1272 · 2026-02-17

Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset. (Passed House (52-Y 41-N 2-A))

Passed · 52-41

Absent

HB897 · 2026-02-17

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, delayed effective date. (Read third time and passed House (61-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 61-34

Absent

HB1414 · 2026-02-17

Children; certain injuries to be reported by physicians, etc., penalties for failure to report. (Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A))

Passed · 91-5

Absent

HB613 · 2026-02-17

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Mentorship Pilot Program; established, report, sunset. (Read third time and passed House (63-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 63-34

Absent

HB507 · 2026-02-17

Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets. (Read third time and passed House (61-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 61-34

Absent

HB1464 · 2026-02-17

Victims of crime; reimbursement for expenses, report. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB901 · 2026-02-17

Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners, court jurisdiction, constr. possession of firearms. (Read third time and passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 62-34

Absent

HB271 · 2026-02-17

Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report. (Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 0-A))

Passed · 90-7

Absent

HB1413 · 2026-02-17

Limitation on sentence upon revocation of suspension of sentence; technical violations. (Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A))

Passed · 62-35

Absent

HB527 · 2026-02-17

Eviction Reduction Program; established, report. (Read third time and passed House (64-Y 33-N 0-A))

Passed · 64-33

Absent

HB1301 · 2026-02-17

School boards; student diabetes care & management in schools, division wide plan required. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB896 · 2026-02-17

Substantial Risk Order Training Program; established, delayed effective date, report. (Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A))

Passed · 61-35

Absent

HB360 · 2026-02-17

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products. (Read third time and passed House (95-Y 2-N 0-A))

Passed · 95-2

Absent

HB903 · 2026-02-17

Electric utilities; performance-based regulatory framework. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB1361 · 2026-02-17

Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; civil action for unlawful detainer, termination notice. (Read third time and passed House (79-Y 18-N 0-A))

Passed · 79-18

Absent

HB86 · 2026-02-17

Mattress Stewardship Program; established, definitions, report. (Read third time and passed House (67-Y 30-N 0-A))

Passed · 67-30

Absent

HB1366 · 2026-02-17

Local boards & departments; DSS to create corrective action plans & assumption of temporary control. (Read third time and passed House (91-Y 6-N 0-A))

Passed · 91-6

Absent

HB1400 · 2026-02-17

Health insurance; coverage for maternal mental health screenings. (Read third time and passed House (66-Y 30-N 0-A))

Passed · 66-30

Absent

HB1385 · 2026-02-17

Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards. (Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A))

Passed · 62-35

Absent

HB1398 · 2026-02-17

Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report. (Read third time and passed House (92-Y 5-N 0-A))

Passed · 92-5

Absent

HB1263 · 2026-02-17

Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc. (Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A))

Passed · 61-35

Absent

HB593 · 2026-02-17

Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB1444 · 2026-02-17

Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership. (Read third time and passed House (61-Y 34-N 0-A))

Passed · 61-34

Absent

HB1363 · 2026-02-17

Family abuse protective orders; conditions imposed upon issuance. (Read third time and passed House (87-Y 10-N 0-A))

Passed · 87-10

Absent

HB246 · 2026-02-17

Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty. (Read third time and passed House (56-Y 39-N 0-A))

Passed · 56-39

Absent

HB597 · 2026-02-17

Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund; created, voluntary contributions, report. (Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A))

Passed · 65-32

Absent

HB1050 · 2026-02-17

Chatham, Town of; amending charter, updating or removing outdated provisions. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB1067 · 2026-02-17

Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers. (Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 97-0

Absent

HB1339 · 2026-02-17

License plates, special; issuance for members of Virginia REALTORS. (Read third time and passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A))

Passed · 96-0

Absent

HB684 · 2026-02-17

Photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring systems for traffic signals, proof of violation. (Read third time and passed House (56-Y 39-N 0-A))

Passed · 56-39

Absent

HB318 · 2026-02-17

Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. (Read third time and passed House (67-Y 29-N 0-A))

Passed · 67-29

Absent

Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1371 total roll-call votes this session).

Voting data provided by LegiScan, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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