Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 530: Conflict of Interests Act, State/Local Gov't.; electronic discl. by local govt officers & employees.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 530 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Conflict of Interests Act, State/Local Gov't.; electronic discl. by local govt officers & employees. Primary sponsor: Kannan Srinivasan (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0504).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; electronic disclosure by local government officers and employees. Requires local government officers and employees to file annual disclosure statements electronically with the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council in accordance with approved standards. Such officers and employees shall be able to file the annual disclosure statement electronically beginning January 1, 2027, but such electronic filing shall be required (i) for localities with populations in excess of 250,000, beginning January 1, 2028; (ii) for localities with populations in excess of 100,000 but not more than 250,000, beginning January 1, 2029; and (iii) for localities with populations not exceeding 100,000, beginning January 1, 2030. The bill provides that the Department of Elections shall be responsible for coordinating the electronic filing by candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the Senate, or the House of Delegates, and the general registrars shall be responsible for coordinating the electronic filing by candidates for constitutional offices, local governing bodies, and elected school boards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannan Srinivasan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jeremy McPike | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0504)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 504 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB530)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB530ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate
- Passed House with substitute (82-Y 15-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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