Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 541: Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification, conviction for certain crimes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 541 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification, conviction for certain crimes. Primary sponsor: Karen Hamilton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification based on conviction for certain crimes. Prohibits any school board from employing or contracting for the services of any individual who has been convicted of any violent felony or crime of moral turpitude set forth in a certain statutory definition of barrier crime. Under current law, school boards are permitted to employ or contract for the services of any such individual if certain enumerated conditions are met.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Hamilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“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 Education
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB541)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104066D