Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 162: Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 162 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices. Primary sponsor: Marcus Simon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices. Authorizes the governing body of a county or city to establish by ordinance a system of public campaign financing for elected local offices. The bill specifies certain requirements for a system of public campaign financing established by a governing body, including the provision of a public election fund to be administered by the treasurer of the county or city. A system of public campaign financing established by a county or city is permitted to more stringently regulate the campaign finance activity of participating candidates and shall be subject to regulation and oversight by the State Board of Elections to ensure its conformity with state law and policy to the extent practicable.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“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 Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB162)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HPE sub: Campaign and Candidates
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101223D