# Virginia HB932: General Assembly; recodification of Title 30, effective clause for certain enactments. Virginia HB932, General Assembly; recodification of Title 30, effective clause for certain enactments., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Marcus B. Simon (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-04-13 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0972)); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB932-2026 - As of: 2026-10-11 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Virginia HB932 - State: Virginia - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: General Assembly; recodification of Title 30, effective clause for certain enactments. - Status: became law - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-01-13 - Last action: 2026-04-13, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0972) - Sponsor: Marcus B. Simon (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 0 - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 13 (278 yes, 217 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 85 ## Summary Revision of Title 30. Creates proposed Title 30.1 (General Assembly) as a revision of existing Title 30 (General Assembly). Proposed Title 30.1 consists of 16 chapters divided into three subtitles: Subtitle I (The General Assembly and Members Thereof), Subtitle II (The Legislative Branch of Government), and Subtitle III (Legislative Commissions, Councils, Committees, and Other Legislative Entities). The bill organizes the laws in a more logical manner, removes obsolete and duplicative provisions, and improves the structure and clarity of statutes. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Brown v. Board scholarships and rules: benefit, medium. The law creates the Brown v. Board Scholarship Program and a special fund to pay awards. Eligible students attended Virginia public schools between 1954 and 1964 in places that closed to avoid desegregation, or are their lineal or collateral descendants; the eligible student must be domiciled and l… - Chesapeake Bay tri-state commission: benefit, medium. A 21-member Chesapeake Bay Commission is formed with seven members from Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. It adopts an annual budget. Costs are split equally among the three states unless all agree to a different split. Virginia’s Governor is authorized to sign and update the agreement. - Felony for tampering with bills: benefit, medium. It is now a crime to erase, alter, hide, or destroy a bill, resolution, or amendment after it is introduced. It also bans trying to get a General Assembly officer or employee to do it. A conviction is punishable by one to five years in prison. - Fiscal notes for local budget impacts: benefit, medium. Legislative Services flags bills that change local budgets. Those bills go to the Commission on Local Government for a fiscal estimate. State and local agencies must share information to build accurate estimates. - JLARC structure and voting safeguards: benefit, medium. The law creates JLARC in the legislature to audit and study state programs. JLARC has 15 members, mostly legislators, plus the Auditor as a nonvoting member. A proposal cannot pass if a majority of House appointees or a majority of Senate appointees vote to block it. - Legislature can object to agency rules: benefit, medium. JCAR reviews proposed and existing regulations to see if they follow the law and legislative intent. It can file formal objections and ask the Governor to suspend a rule’s effective date. If rules burden businesses, JCAR reports every quarter and can recommend legislation. - Online database of Virginia spending: benefit, medium. The Auditor keeps a public website with 10 years of state data. It shows vendor payments, spending by category, revenues, and employee pay over $10,000. It also includes key measures like school enrollment and prison population. The site updates each year by October 15. - Stronger state spending watchdog and reports: benefit, medium. JLARC serves as the legislature’s spending watchdog. It reviews agency performance, follows up every two years, and issues an annual state spending report by November 30. JLARC can review executive orders for fiscal impact when a committee chair asks. It may hire U.S. consultants on fixed-price con… - Commission on Women’s Health created: benefit, medium. A Commission on Women’s Health studies maternal, mental, and reproductive health and social factors that affect care. It can recommend changes to laws, rules, and the budget. The commission has 15 members, including citizen members with women’s or maternal health expertise. - Commission to plan ending hunger: benefit, medium. A Commission to End Hunger develops a two‑year action plan and tracks progress. It works to boost student access to school meals and remove barriers to food access. It identifies funding sources and promotes public‑private partnerships. The Commission ends on July 1, 2027. - New commission to strengthen civic education: benefit, medium. The law creates a 17‑member Commission to improve civic education and coordination across schools and groups. It will build a public online clearinghouse with lesson resources, a bulletin board, an events calendar, and research links on the Education Department’s site. A special fund can receive gi… - Study and plans for school buildings: benefit, medium. The law creates a commission to assess K–12 school facilities, funding needs, and cost‑saving best practices. It advises the Governor and General Assembly and reports its findings. The commission and its duties end July 1, 2026. - Required harassment training for lawmakers and staff: benefit, low. All members and legislative employees must complete sexual harassment training every two years. New members and new hires have 90 days after election or start to finish; no one must take it more than once in 12 months. The House and Senate Clerks provide a 24/7 online course like the state’s DHRM c… - Pay and tax rules for legislators: benefit, low. Each General Assembly member gets a yearly salary, session allowances, travel reimbursement, and an office expense allowance set in the state budget. These payments are subject to tax withholding. A member using a federal “accountable plan” can avoid withholding on reimbursements. Mileage uses the… - Agencies must help and report yearly: benefit, low. When legislative groups need information, agencies must name a contact and cooperate. Employees must help, while keeping information that the law bars from release. Each legislative entity chair sends an executive summary of work by December 1 each year. Required study reports are also due by Decem… - American Revolution 250th planning commission: benefit, low. A commission will plan and market the 250th anniversary, with programs in 2025–2026. It can hire staff as funds allow and use a dedicated state fund for donations and appropriations. It may not sign contracts that last past July 1, 2032, when the commission ends. - Better redistricting data and maps: benefit, low. Legislative Services staffs the Reapportionment and Redistricting bodies and serves as the Census liaison on map data. Cities and counties must send boundary ordinances and GIS files when they change districts or precincts. The state keeps the Commission’s maps current using those submissions. - Code Commission publishes Virginia law: benefit, low. A 13‑member Virginia Code Commission oversees publication of the Code of Virginia, the Administrative Code, and the Register. The law sets who serves, how they are appointed, and terms. Members are paid and reimbursed under existing statutes, using the Commission’s current appropriations. - Commission reviews lawmaker pay regularly: benefit, low. A nine‑member commission reviews legislative salaries, allowances, and retirement every four years in a governor’s election year. It reports findings and recommendations by October 1 of the year after that election. Any adopted budget changes take effect January 1 after the next general election. - Commission to honor Dr. King’s legacy: benefit, low. The law creates the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. It runs education and public events, supports scholarship, and can establish a memorial. It meets no more than four times a year and can seek and use gifts and grants. A dedicated nonreverting fund holds donations, and the Treasur… - Commissioners to promote uniform state laws: benefit, low. The Governor appoints three Commissioners to promote uniform state laws. Each serves a four-year term starting October 1. They receive no salary, but approved travel and hotel costs are reimbursed. The Commissioners study topics, represent Virginia at drafting meetings, and recommend actions. They… - Committee manages census counts for maps: benefit, low. A Joint Reapportionment Committee oversees population tabulation for redistricting. It makes sure precinct data arrive on time and manages related tasks. Member pay and expenses come from the House and Senate clerks’ offices. - Energy commission to study coal, renewables: benefit, low. The law creates the Virginia Coal and Energy Commission. It studies coal and promotes renewable and alternative energy (not petroleum). It advises the Governor and General Assembly on energy policy. - Faster, cleaner updates to Virginia law: benefit, low. The Commission publishes the Code of Virginia, the Administrative Code, and the Register, under state or private printing it controls. The Commonwealth owns official code content; authors keep rights to what they add. New laws are added right after each session, usually before they take effect. The… - Freedom of Information help and training: benefit, low. A FOIA Advisory Council gives advisory opinions, offers training, and posts educational materials. It also provides an online public comment form. Legislative Services supplies staff support. - Intergovernmental cooperation commission and roles: benefit, low. The law creates a 14‑member Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation with two nonvoting clerk members. Chairs and vice‑chairs serve two‑year terms and alternate between House and Senate leaders. The Commission can arrange interstate meetings, join the Council of State Governments, monitor compac… - Legislative drafting help and privacy: benefit, low. Legislative Services is led by a confirmed Director who is an experienced Virginia lawyer. The office researches law and drafts bills for lawmakers, the Governor, and agency heads. Draft requests stay confidential and are kept as permanent records; limited internal sharing is allowed to do the work… - Legislature’s regular and special session rules: benefit, low. The General Assembly meets each year starting the second Wednesday in January, usually at the Capitol in Richmond. If two‑thirds of members in each house apply, the Governor must promptly call a special session at the requested time and place, or set one if none is named. - Manufacturing commission with $12,000 cost cap: benefit, low. A Manufacturing Development Commission will study manufacturing needs and recommend fixes. The law caps the commission’s annual costs at $12,000. - More legislative oversight of agency rules: benefit, low. The law creates a Joint Commission to review agency rules, both new and existing. It checks that rules match the law and notes effects on jobs, the economy, and natural resources. The panel has seven House members and five Senators; six members make a quorum. Members get pay and expense reimburseme… - New boards must sunset in three years: benefit, low. Any bill creating a new advisory board or commission must include an end date three years after creation. This sets a standard review cycle for new bodies. - New Virginia–Israel trade advisory board: benefit, low. The law creates the Virginia–Israel Advisory Board to advise on trade, culture, and education links. The Board has 31 members, including 29 citizen members who serve four‑year terms. Members are unpaid but can be reimbursed for expenses. The Joint Rules Committee appoints an executive director. The… - Open maps: hearings and data online: benefit, low. The Commission must use Census data adjusted by Legislative Services. It must hold at least three public hearings before proposing or voting on any map. A public website takes comments and posts proposed plans. All data used to draw maps must be posted within three days. Official shapefiles on the… - Oversight for Chesapeake Bay restoration funds: benefit, low. A committee now sets goals and yearly spending plans for the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. The plan is due to the Governor and General Assembly by November 15 each year. Fund money cannot replace current general fund spending, except for a specific exception in law. - Plain-English info on ballot measures: benefit, low. Voters get neutral, plain-English explanations for constitutional amendments and statewide referenda. The Department of Elections must post them online and send them to registrars at least 90 days before the vote. Explanations are capped at 500 words and include the ballot question and full text. B… - Racial impact reviews for justice bills: benefit, low. Committee chairs can ask JLARC for racial and ethnic impact statements on criminal justice bills. Each chair may request up to three per regular session. State agencies must give JLARC the data it needs. - Regular checks on business incentives: benefit, low. JLARC reviews grants and tax preferences used for economic development. It reports on spending and performance and does at least a biennial review of total costs and benefits to Virginia. JLARC also examines how incentive programs are designed and overseen. - Session-time legal protections for lawmakers: benefit, low. Members are protected from custody and being compelled as witnesses during session and for five days before and after. They still may be arrested and prosecuted at any time for alleged crimes. Members and former members are immune from arrest or jail for words spoken or written in either house. Civ… - Stronger oversight of state retirement system: benefit, low. JLARC reviews how the Virginia Retirement System is run, invested, and funded. It can get VRS records, talk to staff and consultants, and attend public and closed meetings. JLARC can hire investment and actuarial experts to help. Agencies must cooperate. Confidential records JLARC receives stay con… - Temporary commission to update tribal law: benefit, low. A temporary commission will review Virginia law to reflect government‑to‑government relations with federally recognized Tribal Nations. This commission ends on July 1, 2026. - Tighter oversight of the state pension: benefit, low. The General Assembly names JLARC as the ongoing overseer of the Virginia Retirement System. JLARC reviews VRS and prepares studies or reports when lawmakers request them. This adds regular scrutiny to help protect pension funding and transparency for public employees and retirees. - Tighter review of state IT operations: benefit, low. JLARC now reviews the state IT agency (VITA) on an ongoing basis. Reviews cover infrastructure services, outsourcing contracts, security, project oversight, and procurement. JLARC has legal access to VITA records, facilities, and staff to do this work. - Virginia State Crime Commission created: benefit, low. A legislative Crime Commission studies public safety and criminal justice. It can hold hearings and make recommendations. When it finds reasonable cause of criminal conduct or misconduct, it can refer matters to investigators, prosecutors, or seek a special grand jury. - Electric utility oversight and rate checks: benefit, low. A commission monitors Virginia’s electric utility regulation and gets annual reports from the State Corporation Commission. It can prepare neutral ratepayer impact statements on proposed bills when asked. Each specified committee chair may request up to five statements per session. The commission e… - State Water Commission studies supply: benefit, low. A State Water Commission studies water supply and allocation issues and coordinates legislative recommendations on water policy. - Transportation spending accountability commission: benefit, low. A Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability reviews how transportation programs perform and how funds are used. It can retain consultants, review Commonwealth Transportation Board actions, and recommend changes. It is exempt from the reporting rule in §30.1‑1107. - Autism advisory council to coordinate: benefit, low. An Autism Advisory Council promotes coordination among state agencies and raises awareness. It aims to improve services for people with autism and their caregivers. The Council ends on July 1, 2027. - Disability commission to guide services: benefit, low. The Virginia Disability Commission identifies priorities for services and funding for people with disabilities. It can convene work groups and must submit an annual report by October 1. - New Behavioral Health oversight commission: benefit, low. A Behavioral Health Commission now oversees services and advises state leaders. It has 12 legislative members and can collect data, form work groups, and seek input from families and service recipients. It may hire staff and experts within the funds the General Assembly provides. - Reviews of school health service proposals: benefit, low. A School Health Services Committee reviews proposals that would require school boards to offer certain health services. It advises lawmakers and officials and sunsets on July 1, 2028. - Auditor checks college finances and fixes: benefit, low. After each public college’s annual audit, the Auditor must certify in writing whether the school meets financial and management standards. If a school must carry out a corrective action plan, the Auditor must also report on progress. - Reviews before new job licensing rules: benefit, low. When a bill would start or increase regulation of an occupation, the committee chair must request an evaluation from the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation. For regular sessions, requests are due by November 1, and the Board sends the review to the clerks. - Stronger oversight of unemployment benefits and costs: benefit, low. A legislative commission monitors Virginia’s unemployment system and the Unemployment Trust Fund each year. For any bill that boosts unemployment benefits, the Employment Commission must project eight‑year effects on trust‑fund solvency and average per‑employee employer tax costs, and include that… - New commissions to help small businesses: benefit, low. The law creates two advisory groups in the legislature. The Small Business Commission studies issues and reviews help programs for small firms. The Virginia Minority Business Commission reviews policies to grow minority-owned businesses and makes recommendations. The minority commission ends on Jul… - Crime Commission staff secrecy rules: cost, medium. Employees of the Virginia State Crime Commission may not disclose witness names or private hearing information. Disclosure is allowed only if directed by the Governor, a court of record, or the Commission. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor. - New limits on legislative boards: cost, low. For new legislative bodies created on or after October 1, 2026, legislative members must outnumber citizen and voting ex officio members. A majority of House appointees or Senate appointees can block a recommendation. Citizen travel is reimbursed only for in-state trips unless approved in writing.… - No guaranteed right to scholarships: cost, low. The law states there is no legal entitlement to take part in the scholarship program or to receive an award. You cannot force the program to grant a scholarship in court. - Penalties for using Senate emblem: cost, low. Only current or former Senators and the Clerk may use the official Senate emblem. Unauthorized use is a Class 3 misdemeanor. Former members must use blue representations or face a Class 4 misdemeanor. Any commercial use by anyone is a Class 4 misdemeanor. - Redistricting talks must be public: cost, low. Commissioners, staff, and advisors may discuss redistricting only during public meetings or hearings. Written public comments sent to the Commission are allowed and are not a violation. - Tighter gift and contract rules: cost, low. Lawmakers, candidates, and their immediate family cannot take a single gift over $100 or more than $100 total in a year from a registered lobbyist or lobbyist’s principal. Gifts under $20 do not count toward the $100 total. The $100 limit is adjusted for inflation every five years, and limited exce… - Disability Commission ends without funding: cost, low. The Virginia Disability Commission only continues if it gets a separate budget line. If it does not get that funding, it ends on July 1 of that fiscal year. This can reduce coordinated work on disability policy and services. - Legislative laws reorganized October 2026: mixed, high. Title 30 is repealed on October 1, 2026 and its laws move to new sections. References in law now point to the new sections with the same content. Existing agency regulations keep working unless they conflict with the new law. People now serving on boards keep their current terms; new appointments a… - Tougher sentences must include funding: mixed, high. When a new law increases total prison or commitment time, the Sentencing Commission must issue a cost report. The state then makes a one-year general fund payment equal to the largest estimated annual operating cost from the next six years. The payment uses current dollars. Money for prison capital… - Strict map deadlines and court backup: mixed, medium. The Commission must send state maps within 45 days and U.S. House maps within 60 days or by July 1. Plans need supermajority votes from both legislator and citizen members. The General Assembly must vote within 15 days, with a seven-day window on a second plan. If deadlines are missed, the Supreme… - Stronger state audits and fraud checks: mixed, medium. The Auditor of Public Accounts must audit state agencies, can inspect records without notice, and can swear in witnesses; lying under oath is perjury. Agency heads and local officials must promptly report suspected fraud involving state funds; willful failure to report is a Class 3 misdemeanor. The… - Regular reviews and sunsets for tax breaks: mixed, medium. The law creates a Joint Subcommittee to review state tax breaks. It reviews credits, deductions, exemptions, and exclusions, and can order independent studies by the Department of Taxation. Any new or renewed state tax credit must end within five years unless lawmakers act again. These rules put ta… - Capitol Police powers and unclaimed items: mixed, low. Capitol Police can act as local law enforcement within Capitol Square and on assigned Commonwealth property, plus 300 feet beyond, with shared jurisdiction. Detector canine teams can assist localities. Unclaimed firearms and other weapons may be destroyed after 120 days if not needed for prosecutio… - Faster lawmaking and better public records: mixed, low. The House Clerk is the Keeper of the Rolls and may fix typos that do not change meaning. Clerks must move records to secure electronic files and send originals to the Library of Virginia after the next session. You can request certified copies of acts for a reasonable fee. Members may prefile bills… - Legislature operations and staff pay rules: mixed, low. The House and Senate Clerks hire staff, run building operations, and can sign agreements with agencies or vendors. Governor’s executive orders on purchasing, finance, and IT do not apply unless both Clerks agree. The General Assembly funds secretaries and assistants as set in the budget, but pay ca… - More privacy for business records: mixed, low. Businesses can ask the state to keep some records confidential. VITA may withhold trade secrets and financial data when a company makes a written request and VITA approves it. JLARC can keep marked economic development records confidential. Protected public‑private partnership records stay confiden… - New ethics panels and training for lawmakers: mixed, low. Five‑member Senate and House ethics panels review sworn complaints and can hold public hearings. Panels can issue subpoenas, ask a Richmond court to enforce them, and must decide cases within 120 days. Early investigation records stay confidential for five years, and no complaints are accepted with… - New limits and sunsets for commissions: mixed, low. House members can serve up to four straight two‑year terms on a legislative body; Senators up to two straight four‑year terms; citizen members up to four straight two‑year terms. Filling a partial term does not count toward limits. A legislative entity that lacks a separate appropriation in its sec… - Pay, travel, and limits for lawmakers: mixed, low. Before each regular session, members may attend state‑paid inspections or orientations, with travel, meals, and lodging covered. Members, officers, and employees get mileage reimbursement at the state rate for official travel. Service on legislative entities earns compensation under law, but not on… - Stronger review of public-private projects: mixed, low. A new oversight commission reviews qualifying public‑private education and infrastructure proposals. It must accept or decline review in 10 days and, if accepted, issue findings within 45 days. Agencies cannot start talks on deals until the commission gives recommendations or declines review, and f… - Tighter ethics and disclosure rules for lawmakers: mixed, low. The law tightens conflict rules and sets clear money tests for a “personal interest” (over 3% ownership or more than $5,000 in income, pay, or property). Members with a personal interest must disclose it and may speak, but cannot vote. Some small contracts up to $500 are exempt; special rules apply… - Tougher ethics enforcement for lawmakers: mixed, low. The Attorney General enforces these rules and assigns an independent local prosecutor for knowing violations. A criminal case must start within one year after the AG learns of it or within five years of the act, whichever comes first. Cases are filed where the legislator lives (or lived at the time… - Who serves on Redistricting Commission: mixed, low. A 16-member Redistricting Commission meets every 10 years. It has eight legislators and eight citizen members, and a citizen chairs it. Retired judges pick the citizen members through a set timeline. Citizen applicants must be Virginia voters for three years, have recent voting history, and avoid r… - Ethics e-filing and travel approvals: mixed, low. All disclosure and lobbyist forms must be filed electronically, with free software and a public, searchable database. The Council reviews forms, publishes formal opinions, and may give confidential informal advice. Travel or travel-related gifts over $100 need Council approval within five business… - Legislative info system and access fees: mixed, low. A legislative IT division runs the online system for bills, the Code, and rules. It may charge per-inquiry fees; out-of-state users pay double, and resales need approval plus a 25% add‑on fee. Printed materials can be sold at cost, and Acts of Assembly must be sent to requesting members within 45 d… - More oversight of Savers Plan: mixed, low. JLARC now oversees and evaluates the Commonwealth Savers Plan on an ongoing basis. It can access the Plan’s records and facilities and reviews governance, investments, actuarial policy, and administration. The Plan must submit annual investment and actuarial reports, and JLARC will publish regular… - Stronger oversight of state pensions: mixed, low. The Virginia Retirement System must send JLARC semiannual investment reports and a biennial actuarial soundness report. The Auditor files an annual financial audit by the first day of session. For any bill affecting VRS, the Board must provide statements on fiscal and policy impacts. JLARC’s oversi… - Five-year review of insurance benefits: mixed, low. The Health Insurance Reform Commission reviews the essential health benefits plan in 2025 and every five years. A work group sends findings by March 31. By June 30 the Commission decides if it will apply to change the benchmark. An actuarial analysis is due by September 30. By December 31 the Commi… - One athletics commission skips a report: mixed, low. The law exempts the Intercollegiate Athletics Review Commission from one reporting rule. This cuts paperwork but may reduce public updates. All other duties for the commission remain. - Review of big college sports changes: mixed, low. A legislative commission reviews public colleges’ plans to add major sports or change division level and issues findings to the board. It must respond within two business days for division changes and within 45 business days for adding major programs. Findings need specific yes‑votes from House App… - Tougher review of big incentive deals: mixed, low. The law creates a commission to review big incentive deals. It must review packages with cash payments over $3.5 million before metrics are met, or total incentives over $10 million, not counting nondiscretionary items. Sponsors must send materials five business days before meetings, and votes need… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Marcus B. Simon (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-14 | House | Conference report agreed to by House | pass | 61 | 36 | | | 2026-03-14 | Senate | Conference report agreed to by Senate | pass | 21 | 18 | | | 2026-03-12 | Senate | Passed Senate with amendments | pass | 21 | 19 | | | 2026-03-12 | Senate | Senate insisted on amendments | pass | 39 | 1 | | | 2026-03-12 | House | Senate amendments rejected by House | fail | 0 | 96 | | | 2026-03-11 | Senate | Finance and Appropriations Amendments agreed to | pass | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-03-10 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-03-10 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 37 | 0 | | | 2026-03-09 | Senate | Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendments | pass | 10 | 4 | | | 2026-02-27 | Senate | Reported from Rules and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations | pass | 9 | 4 | 1 | | 2026-02-12 | House | Read third time and passed House | pass | 63 | 35 | | | 2026-02-06 | House | Reported from Rules with amendment(s) | pass | 12 | 4 | | | 2026-02-02 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | 5 | 0 | | ## Actions (44) - 2026-04-13: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0972) (Governor) - 2026-04-13: Assigned Chapter 972 (effective - see bill) (Governor) - 2026-04-06: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB932) (House) - 2026-03-31: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor) - 2026-03-31: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 (House) - 2026-03-31: Signed by Speaker (House) - 2026-03-30: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB932ER) (House) - 2026-03-30: Enrolled (House) - 2026-03-30: Signed by President (Senate) - 2026-03-14: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) (Senate) - 2026-03-14: Conference report agreed to by House (61-Y 36-N 0-A) (House) - 2026-03-14: Conference Report released - 2026-03-12: House Conferees: Simon, Callsen, Kilgore (House) - 2026-03-12: Conferees appointed by House (House) - 2026-03-12: House acceded to request (House) - 2026-03-12: Senate insisted on amendments (39-Y 1-N 0-A) (Senate) - 2026-03-12: Senate amendments rejected by House (0-Y 96-N 0-A) (House) - 2026-03-12: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A) (Senate) - 2026-03-12: Conferees appointed by Senate (Senate) - 2026-03-12: Senate Conferees: Deeds, Surovell, McDougle (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Finance and Appropriations Amendments agreed to (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Passed by for the day (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Read third time (Senate) - 2026-03-10: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate) - 2026-03-10: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate) - 2026-03-10: Rules suspended (Senate) - 2026-03-09: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendments (10-Y 4-N) (Senate) - 2026-02-27: Reported from Rules and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N 1-A) (Senate) - 2026-02-13: Referred to Committee on Rules (Senate) - 2026-02-13: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate) - 2026-02-12: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB932) (House) - 2026-02-12: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A) (House) - 2026-02-11: Engrossed by House as amended (House) - 2026-02-11: committee amendments agreed to (House) - 2026-02-11: Read second time (House) - 2026-02-10: Read first time (House) - 2026-02-06: House committee offered (House) - 2026-02-06: Reported from Rules with amendment(s) (12-Y 4-N) (House) - 2026-02-05: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB932) (House) - 2026-02-02: Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) (House) - 2026-01-30: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee (House) - 2026-01-13: Referred to Committee on Rules (House) - 2026-01-13: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101408D (House) ## Bill text - Chaptered, 2026-04-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1224655.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1224654.PDF) - Enrolled, 2026-03-30: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213295.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213294.PDF) - Conference Report, 2026-03-14: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1211507.HTML) - Amendment, 2026-03-11: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1206243.HTML) - Amendment, 2026-03-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1203047.HTML) - Engrossed, 2026-02-11: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138636.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138635.PDF) - Amendment, 2026-02-06: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1133400.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1133512.HTML) - Introduced, 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1086521.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1086520.PDF) ## Related bills - HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed) - SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed) - HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed) - HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed) - HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed) - HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. 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