HB 401: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; powers of the board.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Public institutions of higher education; other educational and cultural institutions; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; powers of the board. Amends the enumerated powers of the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts by replacing the authority to adopt regulations to establish classes of membership in the Museum with the authority to adopt regulations and set fees relating to the use and visitation of properties under the control of the board. The bill clarifies that the regulations on museum and grounds use and access set forth in the Virginia Administrative Code shall continue in effect and be deemed to constitute the regulations adopted pursuant to the bill.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0387)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 387 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
5. March 13, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB401)
6. March 12, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 11, 2026Signed by President
8. March 11, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB401ER)
9. March 11, 2026Enrolled
10. March 4, 2026Senate amendment agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. March 2, 2026Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 2, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended

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