U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature Bills

Recent 50 bills

1. 36-0098· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2026-05-19
   An act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and Caribbean Buzz, LLC for a portion of Remainder Parcel No. 3B Estate Susannaberg, 1 7A Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, Virgin Islands for the purpose of operating and managing a helicopter transportation service at the existing helipad and for other permitted purposes
   Introduced
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2. 36-0056· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2026-03-25
   An Act repealing Act No. 8722, Section 6, which authorized the suspension and abeyance of the horse racing Anti-Doping provisions of the Virgin Islands Code
   To Senate
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3. 36-0110· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2026-03-25
   An ct amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part I. chapter 1 to require a permit from the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works before the excavation of any public roadway
   To Senate
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4. 36-0129· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2025-08-29
   An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-20 for the island of St. Croix to rezone Plot Nos. 36 and 37 Estate Richmond, St. Croix from C (Commercial) to B-3 (Business-Scattered)
   Sent to Lt. Governor
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5. 36-0130· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2025-08-29
   An act ratifying the Governor of the Virgin Islands approval of Major Coastal Zone Permit No. CZMJLW0001-24 issued to Trans America Fiber, U.S., LLC
   Sent to Lt. Governor
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6. 36-0147· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2025-08-29
   An act approving the Hotel Development Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Haven Development, LLC
   Sent to Governor
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7. 36-0118· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2025-08-29
   An act amending Official Zoning Map No. STZ-1 1, St. Thomas to rezone Parcel No. 100-1C Estate Taarneberg, King’s Quarter, St. Thomas from R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) to B-1 (Business-Central Business District)
   Sent to Lt. Governor
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8. 36-0131· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2025-08-29
   A resolution to impose sanctions against Senator at Large Angel L. Bolques, Jr., for violating the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands
   Sent to Lt. Governor
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9. 36-0144· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

   Last action 2025-08-26
   An act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 113 to define and prohibit assault rifles, ban suppressors and silencers, and requiring safety training for licensed rifles and shotgun holders; prohibiting large-capacity magazines and preventing the illegal sales of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition
   Introduced
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10. 36-0140· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 22, section 403, clarifying the term of service for members of the Historic Preservation Commission
    Introduced
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11. 36-0132· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 27 by enacting the “Public Corruption Act” providing for the suspension of retirement benefits of govermnent officials and employees, who are members of the Government Employees Retirement System, upon the conviction of any felony violating public trust, and applying those benefits toward the costs of imprisonment and restitution
    Introduced
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12. 36-0136· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code. chapter 17, subchapter II by adding new sections 1331 through 1336 mandating lethal weapon training for security guards and investigators
    Introduced
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13. 36-0145· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act ratifying the Governor’s approval of the Modification and Extension of Consolidated Major Coastal Zone Management Permit Nos. CZJ-04-14 (W) and CZJ-03-14 (L)
    Introduced
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14. 36-0141· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 22, section 415, to add a term of service for appointees to the Board of Physical Therapy
    Introduced
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15. 36-0146· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    A resolution amending Rule 810(e) and Rule 810(f) of the Rules of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands to expand the timeframe for filing complaints alleging violations of the standards of conduct and to revise the provision regarding delayed discovery of violations
    Introduced
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16. 36-0142· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 27 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 17, section 45, by changing the maximum number of members of the Board for the Licensing of Barbering and Cosmetology
    Introduced
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17. 36-0135· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 5, section 294 regarding expedited building permits for developers
    Introduced
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18. 36-0139· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 31 Virgin Islands Code to assess civil liability for destruction or damage to government property through wilful or negligent acts
    Introduced
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19. 36-0148· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, section 274 by mandating that the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission implement an electronic payment system
    Introduced
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20. 36-0137· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 1, part I, chapter 3, section 47 requiring any person or entity not subject to 33 V.I.C. § 43, who receives payment for a performance or an entertainment, to pay a tax the rate of five percent on the amount of the payment received
    Introduced
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21. 36-0138· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act to transfer certain parcels of real property in Subbase to the Virgin Islands Port Authority for the Crown Bay District Redevelopment Project
    Introduced
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22. 36-0133· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(I) providing mental health education and instruction
    Introduced
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23. 36-0143· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    A resolution petitioning the President of the United States to ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency has the necessary resources in the Virgin Islands
    Introduced
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24. 36-0134· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-08-26
    An act repealing and reenacting title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 2 relating to government employees’ eligibility for elected offices, to allow government employees to run for political office while actively employed, unless specifically prohibited by federal or other laws
    Introduced
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25. 36-0121· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act to rename the Peter Carl Limpricht Park the TSK Park in honor of the Ten Sleepless Knights quelbe band and making an appropriation to effectuate that change
    Introduced
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26. 36-0122· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 27, section 711 and chapter 28a, section 760, by requiring the Government Employees Retirement System to discontinue making disability retirement annuity payments to a member who resumes any employment
    Introduced
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27. 36-0125· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapters 25 and 27 relating to simultaneous payment of non-legislative annuities to serving members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands
    Introduced
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28. 36-0123· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part II, chapter 43, subchapter I, section 493 making it unlawful for a person who has 0.04 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his blood to operate a commercial motor vehicle, and making it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years who has any detectable amount of alcohol in his blood, to operate a motor vehicle
    Introduced
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29. 36-0128· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act amending Official Zoning Map No. STZ-4 to rezone Parcel No. 68A Estate Lindberg Bay, No. 4A, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas from P (Public) to R-3 (Residential-Medium Density)
    Introduced
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30. 36-0126· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act establishing a special committee to issue a Request for Proposal for the provision of a self-funded group health and dental insurance for government employees and retirees of the Government of the Virgin Islands
    Introduced
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31. 36-0124· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act repealing title 18, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 2 and enacting provisions to allow government employees seeking elected office to maintain their employment
    Introduced
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32. 36-0127· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-23
    An act appropriating $300,000 from the General Fund of the Treasury of the Government of the Virgin Islands to the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital and Medical Center for medical supplies and additional staff for the Dialysis Unit
    Introduced
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33. 36-0043· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 19 Virgin Islands Code, part VI, chapter 53, subchapter IV, section 1481 by increasing the penalties for violation of sanitation laws
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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34. 36-0032· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, chapter 111, section 3080 by limiting the salary amount used to compute the service retirement annuity for the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of the Virgin Islands
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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35. 36-0027· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part I, chapter 311 by enacting Jah’niqua’s Law requiring a defendant to pay restitution in the form of child maintenance if the victim of the offense was the parent or guardian of a minor child or dependent and if the defendant was convicted of negligent homicide by means of a motor vehicle, a violation of title 20 Virgin Islands Code, section 504, while under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs; or was convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or controlled substances, a violation of title 20 Virgin Islands Code, section 493, which results in an accident that causes the victim to become disabled or totally and permanently disabled
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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36. 36-0007· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    A Resolution honoring and commending James Sasso for distinguished service in the mortuary and funeral service industry
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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37. 36-0097· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    A resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (“NCSL”) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing the NCSL for its commitment to the legislative institution
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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38. 36-0064· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 111, section 3100i aligning the disbursement and spending limitations of funds allotted to public schools from the Education Initiative Fund with the realities of academic planning, ensuring that funds are used to maximize student success
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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39. 36-0051· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 27 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 20 by establishing the Virgin Islands Board of Social Work Licensure
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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40. 36-0024· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 85 by adding section 1710 declaring a person incapable of consent to sexual relations while the person is in police custody
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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41. 36-0035· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 15 Virgin Islands Code, article V to allow the Government of the Virgin Islands to implement the federal mandate of the Stephen J. Beck, Jr., Achieving Better Life Experiences, which provides for the establishment of savings accounts for persons with disabilities
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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42. 36-0031· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, subchapter IV, section 1073 to exempt a public safety agency or private safety entity from liability for acts of negligence in the operation, administration or maintenance of a 911 service unless the acts are committed in a grossly negligent manner or are committed with willful intent
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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43. 36-0062· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act approving the lease agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through its Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, and the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a portion of the telecommunications tower located on Parcel R-22 of Tract 1 Estate Nazareth, No. 1 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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44. 36-0012· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 27 to streamline the GERS disability annuity approval procedures and for other related issues
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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45. 36-0057· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a) to require automatic expungement of the arrest record and complaint or information when the accused has been acquitted
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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46. 36-0029· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    A Resolution honoring and commending Sonya Hough, the creator of the St. Croix “Crucian” Hook Bracelet and proprietor of one of the first hand-wrought jewelry stores in St. Croix
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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47. 36-0090· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 11 by adding section 200m to declare the week beginning the Monday before the first Friday in June as the Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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48. 36-0050· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-17
    An Act repealing and reenacting with amendments title 27 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 20, relating to the regulation of the profession of social work and social workers
    Sent to Lt. Governor
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49. 36-0114· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-10
    An act honoring and commending Dilsa Capdeville for her many contributions to the Virgin Islands community through her roles in various areas of social services and advocacy for abused women and children and to rename the Bolongo Bay Head Start Facility the “Dilsa Capdeville Head Start Facility’ in her honor
    Introduced
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50. 36-0113· Legislature· 2025-2026 Regular Session

    Last action 2025-07-10
    An act amending title 8 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 4 to assess liability on businesses that serve intoxicating beverages to patrons that have overconsumed the beverages
    Introduced
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