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VA HB505
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Chilton McAuliff
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AI Summary
- Creates a two-year "continuing personal interest" conflict of interest period for local governing body members who were previously employed by agencies under their body's control
- Requires courts to suspend town officers in Planning District 8 towns (population 8,000-10,000) facing felony charges, with compensation withheld pending case resolution
- Mandates affected towns procure a study by a public university evaluating debt, infrastructure, utilities, and liability risks, with recommendations due by July 1, 2027
- Requires town councils in affected towns to publish agenda items at least three days before votes or obtain three-fourths approval for late additions, with residents granted legal standing to challenge violations
- Requires full-time town managers in affected towns to be Virginia residents unless waived by majority council vote; suspension provisions expire July 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Counties, cities, & towns; members of governing body, continuing personal interest in transactions.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Privileges and Elections2/18/2026
Privileges and Elections: Election Administration2/6/2026
Privileges and Elections1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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