Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 37: Virginia's entitlement programs; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study and review.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 37 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia's entitlement programs; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study and review. Primary sponsor: Tony Wilt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
JLARC; study and review of Virginia's entitlement programs. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study and review Virginia's entitlement programs, including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, in order to identify deficiencies and vulnerabilities in such programs that may allow for waste, fraud, and abuse.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wilt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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 Rules
- Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104040D