Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1493: Economic development incentives; procedures for certain acts, economic development authorities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1493 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Economic development incentives; procedures for certain acts, economic development authorities. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Dougherty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Procedures for certain acts; economic development incentives; economic development authorities. Requires that a proposed ordinance or resolution related to certain economic development incentives comply with the notice and public hearing requirements specified in the bill prior to approval by the governing body. The bill provides that the notice and public hearing requirements also apply to any such economic development incentives to be offered pursuant to an agreement between a locality and an economic development authority or industrial development authority.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Dougherty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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 Counties, Cities and Towns
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Presented and ordered printed 26105284D