Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1239: Va. Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement, competitive sealed bids negotiation exemption.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1239 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement, competitive sealed bids negotiation exemption. Primary sponsor: Delores Oates (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract formation and administration; methods of procurement; competitive sealed bids or negotiation exemption. Establishes that any public body that has adopted purchase procedures not requiring competitive sealed bids or competitive negotiation for certain contracts shall, through such procedures, allow for purchases from a supplier of goods and services other than professional services to be procured under such procedures when the aggregate value of the purchases exceeds the thresholds established by law or by the public body, if such supplier provides documentation to the public body certifying it has fewer than 25 employees and annual gross receipts not exceeding $3 million.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delores Oates | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee General Laws
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1239)
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104322D