Labor and Commerce Committee Agenda

Chair: Ward, Jeion A.

Meeting Date & Time: 01/29/2026 ½ hour after adjournment of House Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room A - 008

Additional Resource(s):

Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1546

DLS Contact: (804) 698-1816 (Ali) ; (804) 698-1838 (Kinzer)

ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB1262 Glass Notaries; prohibition on certain advertising, investigation by Attorney General.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 47.1-15.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notaries; prohibition on certain advertising; investigation by Attorney General.

Fiscal Impact

Referred from Labor and Commerce and rereferred to Public Safety (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/11/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (94-Y 3-N 0-A)
  • 3/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1262)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 0-N)

SUB #1 REPORT

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB184 Helmer All-Payer Claims Database; Virginia Department of Health shall conduct an evaluation, report.

Summary: An Act to direct the Virginia Department of Health to evaluate the All-Payer Claims Database; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/13/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/13/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB184ER)
  • 3/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB184)
  • 3/13/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to

• 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/13/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

HB304 Sullivan Conventional home mortgage loans; assumption provisions.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 6.2-419 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the assumption of a mortgage or deed of trust; conventional home mortgage loans required to include assumption provisions.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/3/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/3/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB304ER)
  • 3/3/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB304)
  • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N)

HB316 Hope Virginia Stock Corporation Act; changes to Act.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 13.1-603, 13.1-616, 13.1-619, 13.1-624, 13.1-632, 13.1-639, 13.1-643, 13.1-646, 13.1-671.1, 13.1-672.1, 13.1-672.3, 13.1-672.4, 13.1-672.5, 13.1-689, 13.1-691, 13.1-724, 13.1-741.1, 13.1-754, and 13.1-770 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 13.1-689.1 and by adding in Article 16 of Chapter 9 of Title 13.1 a section numbered 13.1-741.2, relating to Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB316ER)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB316)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/11/2026 - Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB479 (Marsden)

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

HB327 Sullivan Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program; extension of program, percentage goal to decrease premium.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-6604 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program; extension of program; percentage goal to decrease premiums.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/3/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/3/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB327ER)
  • 3/3/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB327)
  • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N)

HB328 Sullivan Health insurance; essential health benefits benchmark plan selection.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3418.21 and 38.2-3418.22 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Bureau of Insurance; essential health benefits benchmark plan selection.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar

Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (69-Y 31-N 0-A)
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (HB328ER2)
  • 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

• 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 17-N 0-A)

• 4/22/2026 - Signed by President

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB353 Callsen Benefits consortium; sponsoring association.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-3431 of the Code of Virginia, relating to benefits consortium; sponsoring association.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/3/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/3/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB353ER)
  • 3/3/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB353)
  • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

HB358 Helmer Medicare supplement policies; regulations establishing minimum standards, report.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-3608 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Medicare supplement policies; regulations establishing minimum standards; work group; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/14/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/25/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
  • 4/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB358)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Read third time

• 3/5/2026 - Commerce and Labor Amendment agreed to

• 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - as amended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Signed by President

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB424 LeVere Bolling Health insurance; definitions, prohibited restrictions on in-network referrals.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-4319 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-3407.23, relating to health insurance; prohibited restrictions on in-network referrals.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
  • 2/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
  • 2/4/2026 - Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB424)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/23/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Feb 23, 2026

• 2/23/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

• 2/23/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026

• 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

Related Bills:

SB745 (Srinivasan)

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

HB437 LeVere Bolling Insurance; standards of conduct for public adjusters, unauthorized practice of public adjusting.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-1845.1, 38.2-1845.10, 38.2-1845.11, 38.2-1845.12, 38.2-1845.13, 38.2-1845.14, 38.2-1845.16, 38.2-1845.18, 38.2-1845.20, 38.2-1845.21, and 38.2-1845.23 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4.1 of Chapter 18 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-1845.24, relating to insurance; standards of conduct for licensed public adjusters; unauthorized practice of public adjusting.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB437)
  • 3/3/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/3/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB437ER)
  • 3/3/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB437)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N)

HB439 Hope Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act; numerous revisions to Act, delayed effective date.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 13.1-803, 13.1-804, 13.1-804.1, 13.1-806 through 13.1-811, 13.1-813 through 13.1-816, 13.1-819 through 13.1-828, 13.1-831, 13.1-834, 13.1-835, 13.1-837 through 13.1-852.1, 13.1-853 through 13.1-860, 13.1-862, 13.1-864, 13.1-865, 13.1-867 through 13.1-870.1, 13.1-871, 13.1-872 through 13.1-897.1, 13.1-898.2 through 13.1-898.5, 13.1-899, 13.1-900, 13.1-902, 13.1-904 through 13.1-910, 13.1-912 through 13.1-923, 13.1-925 through 13.1-936.1, 13.1-937, 13.1-939, 13.1-945, 13.1-1002, and 13.1-1082 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 an article numbered 1.1, consisting of sections numbered 13.1-814.2 through 13.1-814.9, by adding sections numbered 13.1-837.1 and 13.1-837.2, by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 a section numbered 13.1-852.01, by adding in Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 an article numbered 7.2, consisting of sections numbered 13.1-852.3 through 13.1-852.7, by adding sections numbered 13.1-861.1, 13.1-871.2, 13.1-889.1, 13.1-894.1, 13.1-895.1, and 13.1-898.5:1, by adding in Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 an article numbered 11.2, consisting of sections numbered 13.1-898.8 through 13.1-898.14, by adding in Article 13 of Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 a section numbered 13.1-901.1, by adding in Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 an article numbered 13.1, consisting of sections numbered 13.1-918.1 and 13.1-918.2, and by adding a section numbered 13.1-935.2; and to repeal §§ 13.1-898.6 and 13.1-898.7 and Article 17.1 (§§ 13.1-944.1 through 13.1-944.7) of Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
  • 2/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
  • 2/4/2026 - Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/5/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

• 2/5/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

• 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026

Related Bills:

SB246 (Surovell)

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

HB479 Helmer Securities Act; investment advisor advertising.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 13.1-515 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Securities Act; investment advisor advertising.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/2/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/3/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
  • 2/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
  • 2/4/2026 - Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

• 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/5/2026 - Read third time

• 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

HB481 Hope Prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3407.15:2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 38.2-3407.15:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/3/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB481)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Read third time

• 3/5/2026 - Read third time

• 3/5/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to

• 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

Subcommittee #1

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

HB483 Delaney Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-276.3 and 32.1-276.7:1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 7.3, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-276.12, 32.1-276.13, and 32.1-276.14, and by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-3431.1, relating to prescription drug affordability advisory panel established; maximum fair price; annual reports; civil penalties; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (14-Y 8-N)

Yeas (14): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Singh, Nivar

Nays (8): Cohen, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - committee amendments agreed to
  • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/12/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26104953D-E
  • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed House (61-Y 33-N 0-A)
  • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB483)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

• 2/16/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

• 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026

Related Bills:

SB271 (Deeds)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)

SUB #3 REPORT

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB289 Anderson Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices.

Fiscal Impact

Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/19/2026 - Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 1/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB289)
  • 1/23/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 1/27/2026 - Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
  • 1/28/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

HB323 Sullivan Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report.

Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Energy to make certain findings and recommendations and to convene a work group to provide expertise and feedback on the use of waste heat from data centers; report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/12/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/12/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB323ER)
  • 3/12/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB323)
  • 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

• 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/5/2026 - Read third time

• 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/12/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)

HB395 Krizek Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices, local regulation.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2288.7, 56-594, 56-594.01, 56-594.2, and 59.1-198 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1212.1 and by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices; Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
  • 2/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
  • 2/4/2026 - Passed House Block Vote (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB395)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended

• 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute

• 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (30-Y 8-N 1-A)

• 3/5/2026 - Reading of amendment waived

• 3/5/2026 - Reading of substitute waived

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB420 Cole, N.T. Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-88.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; acquisition or disposition of control of a public utility; reopening rate proceeding under certain circumstances.

Fiscal Impact

Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/23/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 1/27/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  • 1/28/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 1/29/2026 - Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)
  • 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

HB422 Cole, N.T. Water utilities; prohibition of multiple rate increases within 3-year period for water utilities.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-235.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to water utilities; prohibition of multiple rate increases within three-year period for water utilities.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar

Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB422)
  • 2/3/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/3/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/4/2026 - Read third time and passed House (69-Y 29-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/5/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

• 2/5/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

• 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N)

HB466 Cohen State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-580 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Nivar, Williams

Nays (7): Singh, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard

Last actions:

  • 2/19/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB466)
  • 3/3/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/3/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB466ER)
  • 3/3/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB466)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB310 (Hackworth)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)

HB628 Callsen Renewable energy portfolio standard program; requirements, power purchase agreements.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-585.5 and 56-594.02 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program requirements; power purchase agreements.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB628)
  • 3/2/2026 - Senate substitute agreed to by House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
  • 3/6/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/6/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB628ER)
  • 3/6/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to

• 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB633 Kilgore Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 30-201, 45.2-1711, 45.2-1712, 45.2-1713, 56-579, 56-585.1:1, 56-585.1:5, 56-592, 56-592.1, 56-596, 56-596.1, 56-596.3, and 56-599 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commission on Electric Utility Regulation; name change.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (20-Y 1-N)

Yeas (20): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Ballard, Williams

Nays (1): Runion

Not Voting (1): Helmer

Last actions:

  • 1/30/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB633)
  • 2/2/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/3/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/3/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute

Related Bills:

SB515 (Deeds)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB807 Sullivan Electric utilities; shared solar programs, Phase II Utility.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-594.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase II Utility.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB807)
  • 3/2/2026 - Senate substitute agreed to by House (90-Y 8-N 0-A)
  • 3/6/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/6/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB807ER)
  • 3/6/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to

• 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB254 (Surovell)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)

HB809 Sullivan Electric utilities; shared solar programs, Phase I Utility.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-594.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase I Utility.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 2/4/2026 - Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/3/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/3/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB809ER)
  • 3/3/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB809)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB255 (Surovell)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)

HB828 Herring Electric utilities; disconnection reports, State Corporation Commission database, annual summary.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-249.01, relating to electric utilities; disconnection reports; State Corporation Commission database; annual summary.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams

Last actions:

  • 3/2/2026 - Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB828)
  • 3/6/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/6/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB828ER)
  • 3/6/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/26/2026 - Read third time

• 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to

• 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

SB516 (Deeds)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N)

HB928 Lopez Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices, local regulation.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-594, 56-594.01, and 56-594.2 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1212.1 and by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices; Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Fiscal Impact

Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB395-Krizek) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/22/2026 - Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 1/23/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
  • 1/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB928)
  • 1/27/2026 - Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
  • 1/28/2026 - Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)