Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1311: Employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1311 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited. Primary sponsor: Phil Hernandez (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0292).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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. Excludes from the prohibition against any officer or employee of any governmental agency of state government having a personal interest in a contract with the governmental agency of which he is an officer or employee, other than his own contract of employment, the personal interest of an employee of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in a contract between the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind and a publisher or wholesaler of textbooks or other educational materials for students that accrues to him solely because he has authored or otherwise created such textbooks or materials. This bill is identical to SB 816.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Hernandez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Holly Seibold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0292)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 292 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1311)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1311ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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