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VA HB69

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Helmer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all franchise contracts offered or entered into in Virginia to be governed by Virginia law
  • Prohibits franchise agreements from restricting a franchisee's right to engage in retail business after the franchise terminates or expires
  • Allows a limited exception for non-compete restrictions of up to two years when a franchisee voluntarily sells their franchise to a third party or back to the franchisor at a mutually agreed price
  • Applies only to franchises that require the franchisee to maintain a place of business in Virginia with a franchise fee of $500 or more
  • Does not alter or impair any franchise contracts entered into, extended, or amended before July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Retail franchise agreements; governing law, competition restrictions.

Last Action

Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor1/29/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #11/15/2026
Labor and Commerce12/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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