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VA SB549

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Glen Sturtevant

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes qualifications for Virginia delegates to an Article V constitutional convention, requiring U.S. citizenship and Virginia residency for at least 5 years, minimum age of 25, no federal lobbying within 5 years, and no federal employment or elected office within 10 years

  • Creates a 3-member advisory committee from the General Assembly to monitor delegates, fill vacancies, and determine whether delegates have exceeded their authority

  • Prohibits delegates from voting to change the one-state-one-vote rule or altering specific constitutional amendments protecting individual liberties, including the Bill of Rights and voting rights amendments

  • Requires delegates to take an oath accepting the limits of their authority and prohibits accepting gifts exceeding $200 combined value during service

  • Makes it a Class 5 felony for delegates to vote beyond their authorized scope or for anyone to bribe, threaten, or obstruct delegates in performing their duties

Legislative Description

General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs, etc.

Last Action

Failed to report (defeated) in Rules (4-Y 10-N)

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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