Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 992: Administrative Process Act; regulatory economic analysis required.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 992 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Administrative Process Act; regulatory economic analysis required. Primary sponsor: Tom Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Administrative Process Act; regulatory economic analysis required. Provides that executive branch agencies shall ensure that all regulations and guidance documents are posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall in accordance with instructions issued by the Department of Planning and Budget. Such postings shall include a regulatory economic analysis, defined in the bill, that is prepared by the executive branch agency, along with any other information as determined by the Department of Planning and Budget's instructions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
“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 Committee General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB992)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101969D