General Laws Committee Agenda
Chair: Krizek, Paul E.
Meeting Date & Time: 01/29/2026 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)
Bills to be Referred
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB360 | Cole, J.G. | Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; kratom products.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Signed by President Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB560 | Hope | Administrative Process Act; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought, limitations. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4025 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Administrative Process Act; exemptions; limitations; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) 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 • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB602 | Hernandez | Motion picture theaters; definitions, establishes requirements for open captioning. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 51.5-44.01, relating to motion picture theaters; open captioning.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB722 (Williams Graves) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB680 Emergency | Zehr | Forensic Science Board and Scientific Advisory Committee; members, service after expiration of term. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-1109, 9.1-1111, and 9.1-1112 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Forensic Science Board; Scientific Advisory Committee; members; service after expiration of term; emergency.
Referred from General Laws and rereferred to Public Safety (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Rules suspended • 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 Subcommittee #2 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1177 | Cole, N.T. | Local rent stabilization authority; civil penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-959.1, relating to local rent stabilization authority; civil penalty. Stricken from docket by 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:
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Bills to be Reconsidered
HB354 was reported by GL 1/27/2026. That vote will be reconsidered today to revote with a motion to report HB354 and refer to Appropriations.
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB354 | Thomas | Online portal; Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services to develop and maintain. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2004 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services; powers and duties; online portal. 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: • 2/18/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) • 2/18/2026 - 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 (15-Y 0-N) • 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Report - Chair Torian
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB145 | Krizek | Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation, civil penalty, repeals Fantasy Contests Act. |
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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. 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: • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: McPike, Carroll Foy, Reeves • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB129 (Ebbin) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB218 | McQuinn | Casino gaming; consideration of service permit application. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4118 through 58.1-4121 of the Code of Virginia, relating to casino gaming; consideration of service permit applications. 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 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 1-N 0-A) • 3/13/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1045 | Carr | Va. Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license. |
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Summary: An Act to allow the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to issue an annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license to certain persons operating food concessions at any performing arts facility in the City of Richmond. 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: • 2/24/2026 - Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment agreed to • 2/24/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1237 | Sewell | Cemeteries; maintenance of abandoned or neglected graveyards, owner unknown. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 57 a section numbered 57-39.1:2, relating to cemeteries; maintenance of abandoned or neglected graveyards; owner unknown. 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 ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB791 | Austin | Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.19, 18.2-340.23, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-340.28:3, relating to charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings. Reported from General Laws (20-Y 1-N)Yeas (20): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Nays (1): Price Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1181 | Krizek | Alcoholic beverage control; expands definition of special events, mixed beverage caterer's licenses. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100 and 4.1-206.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; special events; mixed beverage caterer's licenses.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee Report - Chair McClure
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB1046 | Carr | Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4343 and 23.1-1003 of the Code of Virginia and 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; report. 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., Fowler Nays (5): Morefield, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108825D-S2 • 3/1/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108586D-S1 • 3/1/2026 - Substitute bill reprinted 26108586D • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) Related Bills: SB324 (McPike) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB346 | McLaughlin | Va. Freedom of Information Act; exclusion to application of chapter, public utility account numbers. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions to application of chapter; public utility account numbers. 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 - Rules suspended • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 1-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB644 | Kent | FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state public bodies. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state public bodies. 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 - Rules suspended • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1308 | Pope Adams | Virginia Public Procurement Act; adds to definition of professional services. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-4301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; definitions; "professional services." 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 Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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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. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB366 (Carroll Foy) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1161 | Tran | Government. Data Collection & Dissemin. Practices Act; dissemin. of personal info. to federal gov't. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3800, 2.2-3801, 2.2-3802, 2.2-3803, 2.2-3806, and 2.2-3809 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; dissemination of personal information to federal government; civil penalties. Reported from General Laws (15-Y 6-N)Yeas (15): Krizek, Seibold, Carr, Torian, Price, Simon, Delaney, Cole, J.G., McClure, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Guzman, Carroll, Bloxom Nays (6): Franklin, L.V., Morefield, Fowler, Austin, Wiley, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108358D-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 Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB463 | Cohen | Virginia Freedom of Information Act; definitions, meetings, quorum and electronic communication. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3701 and 2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; definitions; meetings; quorum and electronic communication.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB842 | Downey | Virginia Public Procurement Act; definition of "small business," direct procurement, set-asides. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-1604, 2.2-4303, 2.2-4310, 9.1-108, and 9.1-112 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; Virginia Public Procurement Act; definition of "small business"; direct procurement; set-asides.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1044 | Carr | Virginia Public Procurement Act; cooperative procurement, re-roofing. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; cooperative procurement; re-roofing.
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB326 (McPike) Procurement/Open Government Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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