General Laws Committee Agenda
Chair: Krizek, Paul E.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/03/2026 ½ hour after adjournment of House Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940 (Cain)
DLS Contact: 804-698-1812 (Binns); 804-698-1870 (Mey); 804-698-1853 (Manjarrez)
Bills to be Referred
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB1121 | Walker | Precious metals commodities and virtual currency; investment of public funds. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-4510.1 and 2.2-4510.2, relating to investment of public funds; precious metals commodities; virtual currency.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (Voice Vote) Last actions:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1432 | Mehta | Marijuana or marijuana products; underage possession, consequences, procedures. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-1105.1, 4.1-1109, and 19.2-188.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to underage consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana products; consequences; procedures.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1449 | Pope Adams | Local tax authority; nicotine vapor products, definitions. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-3830, 58.1-3832.1, and 58.1-3840 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 38 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-3832.2, relating to tobacco products tax; local tax authority; nicotine vapor products.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (Voice Vote) Last actions:
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| HB1464 | Shin | Victims of crime; reimbursement for expenses, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-165.1, 19.2-368.2, 19.2-368.3, and 19.2-368.11:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to victims of crime; reimbursement for expenses; work group.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Rereferred from General Laws and Technology to Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) • 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Courts of Justice • 3/2/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 02, 2026 • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations Related Bills: SB812 (Boysko) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee Report - Chair McClure
Bill recommended to be reported and referred to Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB850 | Krizek | VA Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements, delayed effective date. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 43 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-4302.3, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 5-N)Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield Nays (5): Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Related Bills: SB366 (Carroll Foy) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney
Bills Recommended to be Reported - Uncontested Block
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB228 | McNamara | Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-4400 and 54.1-4409.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Accountancy; licensing requirements; inactive and emeritus status.
Incorporated by General Laws (HB870-Carroll) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB870 (Carroll) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB554 | Anderson | State officers and employees; state agencies to establish alternative work schedules. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-2817.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state officers and employees; state agencies to establish alternative work schedules; reporting requirement. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (18-Y 3-N)Yeas (18): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Fowler, Austin, Wiley Nays (3): Morefield, Bloxom, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB693 | McAuliff | Workforce development programs; apprenticeship program. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2035, 2.2-2041, 2.2-2046, 2.2-2472, 23.1-2907.2, 40.1-6, and 54.1-1131 of the Code of Virginia and to amend and reenact the seventh enactment of Chapter 624 and the seventh enactment of Chapter 625 of the Acts of Assembly of 2023, relating to Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; workforce development programs; apprenticeship program. Reported from General Laws with substitute (18-Y 3-N)Yeas (18): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Bloxom, McLaughlin Nays (3): Fowler, Austin, Wiley Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (35-Y 5-N 0-A) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB870 | Carroll | Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-4400 and 54.1-4409.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Accountancy; licensing requirements; inactive and emeritus status. Reported from General Laws with substitute (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Simon Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB228 (McNamara) SB605 (Obenshain) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1117 | Nivar | Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; universal license recognition. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-205 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; universal license recognition. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1176 | Cole, N.T. | Regulatory boards, certain; quorum requirements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-403, as it shall become effective, and 54.1-2200.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; quorum requirements for certain regulatory boards. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1247 | Glass | Esthetics Licensure Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-700.2, relating to professions and occupations; barbers and cosmetologists; Esthetics Licensure Compact. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1254 | Glass | Professional & Occupational Regulation, Department of; amendments for purposes of regulatory boards. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-402, 54.1-402.1, 54.1-406, 54.1-700, 54.1-1500, 54.1-1501, 54.1-1506, 54.1-2205, and 54.1-2208.2 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-1504.1; and to repeal §§ 54.1-703.1 and 54.1-703.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1289 | Wiley | Geology; added to definition of "professional services," continuing education. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4301 and 54.1-2208.3 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 22 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2208.5, relating to professions and occupations; regulation of geologists. Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB492 (Pekarsky) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1291 | Wiley | Geologists; regulations, exemptions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2208.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations; regulation of geologists; exemptions. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1305 | Nivar | Regulatory boards; powers and duties, disciplinary action, dismissal. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-201, 54.1-516, 54.1-602, 54.1-902, 54.1-1110, 54.1-1134, 54.1-2208.4, and 54.1-2314 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations; powers and duties of regulatory boards; disciplinary action; dismissal. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1311 | Hernandez | Employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3106 of the Code of Virginia, relating to employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited; certain exception for certain employees of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB816 (Head) Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney
Bills Recommended to be Reported and Referred to Appropriations- Uncontested Block
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB580 | Glass | Consumer Counsel, Division of; establishing mechanisms for receiving and investigating complaints. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-517 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Division of Consumer Counsel; duties; artificial intelligence fraud and abuse. Reported from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB698 | McAuliff | Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation and Fund; established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 27 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2743.1 through 2.2-2743.7, relating to Virginia Workforce Development and Career Connection and Training Foundation and Fund. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB796 | Hayes | Regulatory boards; adjustment of fees, recovery of disciplinary and monitoring costs, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 54.1-202.1 and 54.1-2401.1, and to repeal § 54.1-2708.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations; adjustment of fees by regulatory boards; recovery of disciplinary and monitoring costs. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
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) • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Related Bills: SB680 (Head) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1249 | Glass | Creative Economy Task Force; established, strategic plan, report, sunset. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-2355.1, relating to Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority; Creative Economy Task Force established; strategic plan; report; sunset. Reported from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney
Bills Recommended to be Reported and Referred to Appropriations- Contested Block
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB494 | Guzman | Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government, certain former federal employees. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-2903.01, relating to Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government; certain former federal employees. Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (6): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - General Laws and Technology Amendment agreed to • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1009 | Tran | Administration of government; language access equity, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 2.2-213.6 and 2.2-604.3, relating to administration of government; language access equity; report. Reported from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (6): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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Housing/Consumer protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills to be Continued
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB379 | Bennett-Parker | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application, notice, deposit, fee. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 36-96.2 and 55.1-1203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application; notice, deposit, fee, and additional information. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (25-Y 15-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 16-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1252 | Anthony | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1204.2, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords; civil penalties.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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Housing/Consumer protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills Recommended to be Reported - Uncontested Block
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB174 | Feggans | Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1235 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant remedies; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/9/2026 - Read third time • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB325 (Perry) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB678 | Maldonado | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement; notice of rent increase. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB848 | Cousins | Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; material noncompliance by landlord, rent escrow, relief. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1244 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; material noncompliance by landlord; rent escrow; relief. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1093 | Hernandez | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, attorney fees capped. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1250 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies; tenant's right of redemption; attorney fees. Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (11-Y 4-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1325 | Maldonado | Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1301 and 55.1-1303 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1408 | Schmidt | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, rental agreement noncompliance. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1245, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies; noncompliance with rental agreement; victim of family abuse. Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Yeas (21): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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Housing/Consumer protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon
Bills Recommended to be Reported - Contested Block
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| HB281 | Callsen | Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1241 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance as defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (6): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/11/2026 - Read third time • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB373 (Boysko) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB519 | Martinez | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; definition of essential services. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; essential services. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (6): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB616 | Anthony | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant records. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 36-139 and 55.1-1209 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant records. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (16-Y 5-N)Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Bloxom Nays (5): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (10-Y 5-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB834 | McClure | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1240 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage; termination by landlord. Reported from General Laws (18-Y 3-N)Yeas (18): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Austin, McLaughlin Nays (3): Fowler, Bloxom, Wiley Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB837 | McClure | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program, eligibility. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1262 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program; eligibility. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (16-Y 5-N)Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Wiley Nays (5): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Related Bills: SB273 (Locke) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1005 | Tran | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods, prohibited fees. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1204 and 55.1-1208 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods; prohibited fees. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (6): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108555D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1078 | Hernandez | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; adverse action by landlord, tenant remedies. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; adverse action by landlord; tenant remedies. Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (16-Y 5-N)Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Fowler Nays (5): Morefield, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 4-N) |
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| HB1259 | Wilt | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; mold remediation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-226.12, 55.1-1200, 55.1-1215, 55.1-1220, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Virginia Consumer Protection Act; mold remediation. Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N) |
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