Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1099: Student-athlete name, image, and likeness deal transparency; best practices, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1099 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Student-athlete name, image, and likeness deal transparency; best practices, report. Primary sponsor: J.J. Singh (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; work group; best practices for student-athlete name, image, and likeness deal transparency; report. Requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to convene a work group to evaluate best practices for increasing transparency in name, image, and likeness deals for student-athletes at baccalaureate public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the work group to submit its findings to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Singh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1099)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103741D