SB 816: Employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Employees of state government; personal interest in certain contracts prohibited; certain exception for certain employees of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. Excludes from the prohibition against any officer or employee of any governmental agency of state government having a personal interest in a contract with the governmental agency of which he is an officer or employee, other than his own contract of employment, the personal interest of an employee of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in a contract between the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind and a publisher or wholesaler of textbooks or other educational materials for students that accrues to him solely because he has authored or otherwise created such textbooks or materials. This bill is identical to HB 1311.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0293)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 293 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB816)
6. March 4, 2026Signed by President
7. March 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. March 4, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB816ER)
9. March 4, 2026Enrolled
10. February 27, 2026Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 27, 2026Read third time
12. February 26, 2026Read second time

Showing 12 most recent of 28 actions. Full history