Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 368: Campaign finance; contribution limits and public campaign financing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 368 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Campaign finance; contribution limits and public campaign financing. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Carroll Foy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N 1-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Campaign finance; contribution limits and public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices. Authorizes the governing body of a county or city to establish by ordinance limits on contributions to candidates for elected local offices and a system of public campaign financing for elected local offices. The bill specifies certain requirements for a system of public campaign financing established by a governing body, including the provision of the necessary funding and staff for such system and the provision of a public election fund to be administered by the treasurer of the county or city. A system of public campaign financing established under the provisions of the bill by a county or city is permitted to more stringently regulate the campaign finance activity of participating candidates and shall be subject to regulation and oversight by the State Board of Elections to ensure its conformity with state law and policy to the extent practicable.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB368)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105371D