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VA HB1404

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Guzman

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local governing bodies in Virginia to adopt ordinances establishing procedures for appointing a youth representative as a nonvoting member
  • Youth representatives must be 15 to 17 years old at the time of appointment and residents of the locality
  • Localities have discretion to determine the length of term for youth representatives
  • Adds new section 15.2-1400.1 to the Code of Virginia governing local government bodies

Legislative Description

Local government; appointment of youth representative.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/6/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #31/28/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns1/22/2026

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