Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 416: School buses; use for public purposes by local governing bodies, insurance reimbursement.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 416 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School buses; use for public purposes by local governing bodies, insurance reimbursement. Primary sponsor: Liz Guzmán (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 922 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Use of school buses for public purposes by local governing bodies; insurance reimbursement. Permits any local governing body that use school buses for certain public purposes pursuant to an agreement with a school board to reimburse the school board for the proportionate share of any insurance costs, both fixed and variable, of such buses incurred by such school board that are attributable to the use of such buses pursuant to such agreement in lieu of the existing statutory requirement for such a local governing body to supply sufficient insurance for such school buses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Guzmán | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 922 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB416)
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB416ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendment agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendment (29-Y 11-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
- Commerce and Labor Amendment agreed to
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