Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 83: Virginia Information Technologies Agency; powers of the CIO; creation of Cyber Civilian Corps.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 83 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Information Technologies Agency; powers of the CIO; creation of Cyber Civilian Corps. Primary sponsor: Michael Feggans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Information Technologies Agency; powers of the CIO; creation of Cyber Civilian Corps. Allows the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) to select persons to serve as Virginia Cyber Civilian Corp (the Corps) volunteers and Corps advisors and deploy such volunteers to provide rapid response assistance under the direction of VITA upon request of a client affected by a cybersecurity incident, defined in the bill. The bill also establishes an advisory board within VITA to review and make recommendations regarding the creation and administration of the Corps. The bill instructs the Chief Information Officer to consult with the advisory board in decisions related to deployment of the Corps during cybersecurity incidents.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Feggans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“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 Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HST sub: Communications
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB83)
- Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102122D