Virginia 2026 Session Status: In Committee

HB473 — Public ed.; special ed. dispute resolution system, regional special education ombudsman established.

Last action — Left in Committee Appropriations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Public ed.; special ed. dispute resolution system, regional special education ombudsman established.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Committee Appropriations

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

  3. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  4. H Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education

  5. H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  6. H Reported from Education with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 0-N 1-A)

  7. H Placed on Education Agenda

  8. H House committee offered

  9. H Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)

  10. H Placed on Education Agenda

  11. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB473)

  12. H Placed on Education Agenda

  13. H Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  14. H Referred to Committee on Education

  15. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101753D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reported from Education with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20002
Total 20002
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Eric R. Zehr — Yea
Gretchen M. Bulova — Yea
Hillary Pugh Kent — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Not Voting
Lindsey Dougherty — Yea
Madison Whittle — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Not Voting

Official roll call →

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Yea
Gretchen M. Bulova — Yea
Hillary Pugh Kent — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Lindsey Dougherty — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Not Voting
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB473 do?
Public ed.; special ed. dispute resolution system, regional special education ombudsman established.
Who sponsors HB473?
HB473 is sponsored by Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler.
What is the current status of HB473?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB473?
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