Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB873 — Public elementary school students; increases physical activity.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 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 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.

Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

The bill aims to increase physical activity among public elementary school students.

This bill seeks to enhance physical activity requirements for public elementary school students. The goal is to ensure that students engage in more physical exercise during school hours.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see healthier and more active children as schools boost physical activity during the school day.

Summary

Public elementary school students; increases physical activity.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Education Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Education Agenda

  5. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB873)

  6. H House subcommittee offered

  7. H Placed on Education Agenda

  8. H Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  9. H Referred to Committee on Education

  10. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102658D

Sponsors

  • Kent · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Kent

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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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB873 do?
Public elementary school students; increases physical activity.
Who sponsors HB873?
HB873 is sponsored by Kent.
What is the current status of HB873?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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