What was the response of the Virginia legislature to the Nat Turner Rebellion?

In response to the Nat Turner Rebellion in 1831, the Virginia legislature enacted stricter slave codes, aiming to prevent future uprisings and maintain control over the enslaved population. They increased restrictions on the movement and assembly of enslaved people and free Blacks, and some lawmakers even called for the abolition of slavery. Ultimately, the rebellion intensified the national debate over slavery and led to a more repressive atmosphere in the South.