Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1447: Corporations and other entities; authority to engage in election activity or ballot-issue activity.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1447 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Corporations and other entities; authority to engage in election activity or ballot-issue activity. Primary sponsor: Jackie Glass (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Labor and Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Corporations and other entities; authority to engage in election activity or ballot-issue activity. Provides that corporations, limited liability companies, business trusts, limited partnerships, registered limited liability partnerships, and unincorporated associations do not have the authority to engage in election activity or ballot-issue activity, as those terms are defined in the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Glass | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
“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 Labor and Commerce
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Presented and ordered printed 26104923D