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VA HB1249

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jackie Glass

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Creative Economy Task Force within the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority to develop a strategic plan for improving creative industries including film, music, software, video games, visual arts, and live performance

  • Task Force consists of nine members: the Authority's CEO as chair, plus representatives from financial services, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and five creative industry sectors (film/TV, music/audio, animation/gaming, live performance, and visual arts)

  • Strategic plan must analyze existing data, compare best practices from Georgia, New Mexico, British Columbia, and Ontario, evaluate public-private financing models, and review tax incentives for creative enterprises

  • Requires prioritization of historically marginalized communities and inclusive representation in plan implementation

  • Task Force must submit findings to the Governor and legislative appropriations committees by November 1, 2027, with the provisions expiring January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Creative Economy Task Force; established, strategic plan, report, sunset.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/25/2026
General Laws and Technology2/18/2026
Appropriations: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources2/3/2026
Appropriations2/3/2026
General Laws: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process1/26/2026
General Laws1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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