General Laws Committee Agenda

Chair: Krizek, Paul E.

Meeting Date & Time: 02/24/2026 ½ hour after adjournment of House Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room B - 205

Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940 (Cain)

DLS Contact: 804-698-1812 (Binns); 804-698-1870 (Mey); 804-698-1853 (Manjarrez)

Professions/Occupations & Administrative Process Subcommittee Report - Chair Delaney

Bills Recommended to be Reported

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB293 Aird Richmond Internatl. Airport; discontinuing use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials, report.

Summary: An Act to direct the Capital Region Airport Commission to develop a plan for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport; report.

Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 0-N)

Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - committee amendment agreed to
  • 2/27/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House with amendment (96-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 1/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 1/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate

• 1/27/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 1/27/2026 - Read third time

• 3/3/2026 - House amendment agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 2-N)

Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon

Bills Recommended to be Reported - Uncontested - Block Vote

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB177 Favola Va. Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, consumer reproductive/sexual health information.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; consumer reproductive or sexual health information.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)

Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House (88-Y 7-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Enrolled

• 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB177ER)

• 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB177)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

• 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Housing/Consumer Protection

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

SB184 Williams Graves Virginia Consumer Protection Act; shipping goods without certain information.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Consumer Protection Act; shipping goods without certain information.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)

Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)
  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Enrolled

• 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB184ER)

• 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB184)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

• 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

Housing/Consumer Protection

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

SB577 Reeves Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures for buyer beware.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-703 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures for buyer to beware; buyer to exercise necessary due diligence; military ground installations.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)

Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)
  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB577)

• 3/4/2026 - Enrolled

• 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB577ER)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

• 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB577)

Housing/Consumer Protection

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Report - Chair Simon

Bills Recommended to be Reported - Contested

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB313 Ebbin Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods, prohibited fees.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 5-N)

Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V.

Nays (5): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/27/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House with substitute (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - House insisted on substitute
  • 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/3/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: Bennett-Parker, VanValkenburg, French

• 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

Housing/Consumer Protection

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

SB666 Srinivasan Residential land development and construction; fee transparency, local housing development.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-2209.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to counties, cities, and towns; residential land development and construction fee transparency; local housing development; annual report and database.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 5-N)

Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V.

Nays (5): Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)
  • 3/3/2026 - Read second time
  • 3/4/2026 - Read third time
  • 3/4/2026 - Passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/11/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/11/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/12/2026 - Read second time

• 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 11-N 0-A)

Housing/Consumer Protection

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)

SB803 Deeds Virginia Fair Housing Law; regulations defining terms related to unlawful conduct.

Summary: An Act to direct the Real Estate Board and the Fair Housing Board to promulgate regulations defining certain terms related to unlawful conduct under the Virginia Fair Housing Law (§ 36-96.1 et seq.).

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 3/2/2026 - Read second time
  • 3/3/2026 - Read third time
  • 3/3/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 3/3/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 3/3/2026 - Passed House with substitute (64-Y 34-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/9/2026 - Read second time

• 2/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 2/10/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

• 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB803)

• 3/5/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)

Housing/Consumer Protection

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

Senate Bills to be Continued

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB326 McPike Virginia Public Procurement Act; cooperative procurement.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-4304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; cooperative procurement; re-roofing.

Fiscal Impact

Last actions:

  • 3/3/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 3/3/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 3/4/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 3/6/2026 - Read second time

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/13/2026 - Rules suspended

• 2/13/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/13/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26101586D-E

• 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB326)

Related Bills:

HB1044 (Carr)

Procurement/Open Government

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)

Senate Bills with Identical House Bills - Uncontested

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB816 Head Employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)

Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws (20-Y 0-N)
  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/16/2026 - Blank Action

• 3/4/2026 - Enrolled

• 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB816ER)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

Related Bills:

HB1311 (Hernandez)

Senate Bills with Similar House Bills - Conform

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB118 Locke Virginia Lottery; casinos, internet gaming authorized, penalties, delayed effective date.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4100 and 58.1-4102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4142 through 58.1-4159, relating to Virginia Lottery; casinos; internet gaming authorized; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 4-N)

Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Austin

Nays (4): Callsen, Fowler, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (70-Y 29-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - House insisted on substitute
  • 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Simon, Krizek, Austin

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB118)

• 3/4/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Locke, McPike, Pillion

Related Bills:

HB161 (Simon)

SB129 Ebbin Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation, civil penalty, repeals Fantasy Contests Act.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-314.2, 52-53, 58.1-4015.1, 58.1-4030, and 58.1-4103 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.3 and by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4200 through 58.1-4214; and to repeal Chapter 51 (§§ 59.1-556 through 59.1-570) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation and taxation of fantasy contests.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (20-Y 0-N)

Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Krizek, McClure, Wiley
  • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (88-Y 7-N 0-A)
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB129ER)

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

• 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026

• 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026

• 4/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129)

Related Bills:

HB145 (Krizek)

SB424 Perry Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-119 and 4.1-206.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; government stores; distiller's licensees as agents of the Board; sale of alcoholic beverages.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws and rereferred to Appropriations (19-Y 1-N)

Yeas (19): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (1): Price

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 3/3/2026 - Read second time
  • 3/4/2026 - Read third time
  • 3/4/2026 - Passed House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/10/2026 - Read second time

• 2/10/2026 - Rehabilitation and Social Services Substitute agreed to

• 2/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

• 2/10/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)

• 2/11/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)

Related Bills:

HB934 (Simon)

SB661 Rouse Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-325, 18.2-334, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-331.1, 18.2-339, 37.2-314.2, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4003, 58.1-4006, 58.1-4007, 58.1-4015.1, 58.1-4048, and 58.1-4103 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.3, by adding sections numbered 18.2-334.7 and 19.2-386.30:1, and by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, containing articles numbered 1 through 5, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4200 through 58.1-4226, relating to regulation of gaming commerce and development in the Commonwealth; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute (14-Y 6-N)

Yeas (14): Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (6): Krizek, Seibold, Price, Callsen, Morefield, Fowler

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Reported from General Laws with substitute (11-Y 9-N)

Yeas (14): Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (6): Krizek, Seibold, Price, Callsen, Morefield, Fowler

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/3/2026 - Passed House with substitute (57-Y 39-N 1-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - House insisted on substitute
  • 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head

Related Bills:

HB1272 (Hayes)

Senate Bills to be Heard by full General Laws Committee

Bill(s) Patron Title
SB14 DeSteph Alcoholic beverage control; commercial lifestyle center licenses.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 4.1-206.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; retail licenses; commercial lifestyle center licenses.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws (19-Y 1-N)

Yeas (19): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (1): Price

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws (19-Y 1-N)
  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House (90-Y 4-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Enrolled

• 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB14ER)

• 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB14)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

• 3/10/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

SB542 Aird Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1108, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 7, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 and 4.1-701, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 10, consisting of sections 4.1-1000 through 4.1-1007, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1111, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1704, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-611, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 4-N)

Yeas (16): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield

Nays (4): Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (66-Y 33-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - House insisted on substitute
  • 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Krizek, Herring, Morefield

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Rouse, Head

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Rouse, Head

Related Bills:

HB642 (Krizek)

SB701 Ebbin Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.7 and 58.1-4029 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws (19-Y 1-N)

Yeas (19): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (1): Simon

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/24/2026 - Reported from General Laws (19-Y 1-N)
  • 2/26/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/27/2026 - Read third time
  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House (87-Y 6-N 1-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 9-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Enrolled

• 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB701ER)

• 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB701)

• 3/4/2026 - Signed by President

SB756 Surovell Casino gaming; eligible host localities.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4032, 58.1-4100, 58.1-4101, 58.1-4107, 58.1-4107.1, 58.1-4109, 58.1-4110, 58.1-4111, 58.1-4123, and 58.1-4125 of the Code of Virginia, relating to casino gaming; eligible host localities.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (12-Y 8-N)

Yeas (12): Torian, Cole, J.G., McClure, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (8): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Price, Simon, Delaney, Hernandez, Reaser

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (64-Y 32-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
  • 3/4/2026 - Passed House with substitute (59-Y 37-N 1-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Torian, Willett, Hodges

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)

• 3/4/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Senate acceded to request Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Surovell, Marsden, Reeves

SB609 Lucas Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4000, 58.1-4002 through 58.1-4008, 58.1-4023, 58.1-4027, 58.1-4100, 58.1-4102, 58.1-4103, 58.1-4105 through 58.1-4117, 58.1-4119 through 58.1-4124, 58.1-4126, 58.1-4127, 58.1-4133, 58.1-4136, 58.1-4138, and 58.1-4140 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 40.1, containing articles numbered 1 through 2, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4049 through 58.1-4074, by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 40.2, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4075 through 58.1-4093, by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4142 through 58.1-4172, by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 43, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4173 through 58.1-4187, by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 44, containing articles numbered 1 through 6, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4188 through 58.1-4236; and to repeal Article 1.1:1 (§§ 18.2-340.15 through 18.2-340.37) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, §§ 58.1-4001, 58.1-4007.1, 58.1-4007.3, 58.1-4009 through 58.1-4022.1, and 58.1-4029, Article 2 (§§ 58.1-4030 through 58.1-4048) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, Chapter 29 (§§ 59.1-364 through 59.1-405) of Title 59.1, and Chapter 51 (§§ 59.1-556 through 59.1-570) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to revenues, taxes, gaming, and lottery.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 1-N)

Yeas (19): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley

Nays (1): Fowler

Not Voting (1): McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/27/2026 - Passed House with substitute (90-Y 6-N 0-A)
  • 3/4/2026 - House insisted on substitute
  • 3/4/2026 - House requested conference committee
  • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by House
  • 3/4/2026 - House Conferees: Krizek, Torian, Austin

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/3/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 38-N 0-A)

• 3/3/2026 - Senate requested conference committee

• 3/4/2026 - Senate acceded to request (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

• 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Lucas, Deeds, Pillion, Aird