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VA HB1068
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keith Hodges
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AI Summary
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Requires Virginia's baccalaureate public institutions of higher education to livestream all full board of visitors meetings in real-time for public access
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Mandates that meeting recordings be archived and made publicly available within five business days, remaining accessible on the institution's website for at least five years
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Requires all recordings to include closed captioning and comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards
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Directs the State Council of Higher Education to develop guidelines for technology standards and accessibility features to assist institutions with compliance
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Takes effect July 1, 2027, with boards of visitors required to report on compliance in their annual executive summaries
Legislative Description
Higher educational institutions, livestreaming, etc., boards of visitors meetings.
Last Action
Left in Education
2/18/2026