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Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB842 — Virginia Public Procurement Act; definition of "small business," direct procurement, set-asides.

Last action July 21, 2026 — Continued from last session

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill updates the definition of 'small business' in the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

This bill seeks to redefine what constitutes a 'small business' within the Virginia Public Procurement Act and streamline direct procurement and set-asides for such businesses. This change aims to enhance opportunities for small businesses in state procurement processes.

What this means for you

Small Business: This bill may provide you with better opportunities to qualify for state contracts and increase your chances of winning government business.

Summary

Virginia Public Procurement Act; definition of "small business," direct procurement, set-asides.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 2.2-1604, 2.2-4303, 2.2-4310.

2.2-1604

~~colleges and~~

Strikes “colleges and”.
2.2-1604

college or

Inserts “college or”.
2.2-1604

~~250~~

Strikes “250”.
2.2-1604

50

Inserts “50”.
2.2-1604

~~$10~~

Strikes “$10”.
2.2-1604

$5

Inserts “$5”.
2.2-1604

and shall not have a combined net worth exceeding $1.5 million

Inserts “and shall not have a combined net worth exceeding $1.5 million”.
2.2-4303

except as

Inserts “except as”.
2.2-4303

permitted

Inserts “permitted”.
2.2-4303

by

Inserts “by”.
2.2-4303

subsection F of § 2.2-

Inserts “subsection F of § 2.2-”.
2.2-4303

4310

Inserts “4310”.
2.2-4303

,

Inserts “,”.
2.2-4310

or when awarding a contract pursuant to

Inserts “or when awarding a contract pursuant to”.
2.2-4310

subsection F

Inserts “subsection F”.
2.2-4310

,

Inserts “,”.
2.2-4310

Any public body may

Inserts “Any public body may”.
2.2-4310

directly

Inserts “directly”.
2.2-4310

solicit or award a

Inserts “solicit or award a”.
2.2-4310

contract

Inserts “contract”.
2.2-4310

of less than $200,000

Inserts “of less than $200,000”.
2.2-4310

to a small, women-owned,

Inserts “to a small, women-owned,”.
2.2-4310

or minority-owned business that is certified in accordance with § 2.2-1606

Inserts “or minority-owned business that is certified in accordance with § 2.2-1606”.
2.2-4310

, or to a business identified by a public body as a service disabled veteran-owned or military family-owned business,

Inserts “, or to a business identified by a public body as a service disabled veteran-owned or military family-owned business,”.
2.2-4310

without

Inserts “without”.
2.2-4310

engaging in the competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation process.

Inserts “engaging in the competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation process.”.
2.2-4310

G.

Inserts “G.”.
2.2-4310

Purchases made by a public body for goods, services, and construction

Inserts “Purchases made by a public body for goods, services, and construction”.
2.2-4310

up to $100,000

Inserts “up to $100,000”.
2.2-4310

that are not awarded pursuant to subsection F

Inserts “that are not awarded pursuant to subsection F”.
2.2-4310

shall be set aside for award to small businesses. Such set-aside may allow for small businesses to have a price preference over noncertified businesses competing for the same contract award on designated procurements, provided that the bid of the

Inserts “shall be set aside for award to small businesses. Such set-aside may allow for small businesses to have a price preference over noncertified businesses competing for the same contract award on designated procurements, provided that the bid of the”.
2.2-4310

small business does not exceed the low bid by more than five percent. A public body may open a solicitation to all bidders or offerors (i) where it is determined that fewer than two certified small businesses are available for competition using data from the Department of General Services' cen

Inserts “small business does not exceed the low bid by more than five percent. A public body may open a solicitation to all bidders or offerors (i) where it is determined that fewer than two certified small businesses are available for competition using data from the Department of General Services' cen”.
2.2-4310

tral electronic procurement website known as eVA or procurement systems utilized by covered institutions that are integrated with eVA or (ii) where bids or offers do not result in a fair and reasonable price. The Department of Small Business and Supplier

Inserts “tral electronic procurement website known as eVA or procurement systems utilized by covered institutions that are integrated with eVA or (ii) where bids or offers do not result in a fair and reasonable price. The Department of Small Business and Supplier”.
2.2-4310

Diversity

Inserts “Diversity”.
2.2-4310

shall develop guidance for determining whether a price is fair and reasonable.

Inserts “shall develop guidance for determining whether a price is fair and reasonable.”.
2.2-4310

H.

Inserts “H.”.
2.2-4310

~~veteran~~

Strikes “veteran”.
2.2-4310

veteran-owned

Inserts “veteran-owned”.
2.2-4310

,

Strikes “,”.
2.2-4310

that is at least 51 percent

Inserts “that is at least 51 percent”.

Action History

January 29, 2026
H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
January 28, 2026
H Placed on General Laws Agenda
January 27, 2026
H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
January 26, 2026
H Placed on General Laws Agenda
January 26, 2026
H Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
January 13, 2026
H Referred to Committee on General Laws
January 13, 2026
H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104023D

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Mark C. Downey

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB842 do?: Virginia Public Procurement Act; definition of "small business," direct procurement, set-asides.
Who sponsors HB842?: HB842 is sponsored by Mark C. Downey.
What is the current status of HB842?: This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB842?: Track HB842 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB842
Jurisdiction: Virginia
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 13, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Mark C. Downey

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