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VA HB1121

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wendell Walker

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Virginia's state government, municipalities, and other political subdivisions to invest public funds in precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) through SEC or CFTC-approved exchange-traded products

  • Permits public entities to invest public funds in virtual currencies as defined under existing Virginia banking law

  • Limits continuous investment in any single commodities ETP or virtual currency to a maximum of five years

  • Requires the Commonwealth Treasury Board to establish and maintain strict investment guidelines for both precious metals ETPs and virtual currencies

  • Mandates that all public entities investing under these provisions monitor their investments for compliance with Treasury Board guidelines

Legislative Description

Precious metals commodities and virtual currency; investment of public funds.

Last Action

Stricken from docket by Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay2/3/2026
Appropriations2/3/2026
General Laws1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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