Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 850: VA Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements, delayed effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 850 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: VA Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements, delayed effective date. Primary sponsor: Paul Krizek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1046-Carr) (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 Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. Provides that public bodies shall require the contractor and its subcontractors for any capital outlay project, as defined in the bill, to complete certain safety training programs, maintain records of compliance with applicable laws, and participate in approved apprenticeship training programs. The bill provides exemptions from such requirements for reasons related to lack of availability of apprentices and high costs. The provisions of the bill do not apply to transportation-related construction projects. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1046-Carr) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB850)
- Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
- Committee substitute printed 26106300D-H1
- Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (16-Y 5-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB850)
- Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104813D