Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1187 — Localities; issuance of bonds for capital projects for school purposes.

Last action — Left in Education

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  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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Localities; issuance of bonds for capital projects for school purposes.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 15.2-2638, 22.1-140.2.

  • 15.2-2638

    which → (a) that

    Replaces “which” with “(a) that”.

  • 15.2-2638

    or (b) as permitted pursuant to § 22.1-140.2

    Inserts “or (b) as permitted pursuant to § 22.1-140.2”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    T

    Inserts “T”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    he governing bo

    Inserts “he governing bo”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    dy

    Inserts “dy”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    of a

    Inserts “of a”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    ny locality may, with the consent of the school board

    Inserts “ny locality may, with the consent of the school board”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    and consistent with the provisions of the

    Inserts “and consistent with the provisions of the”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    Public Finance Act

    Inserts “Public Finance Act”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    (§ 15.2-2600 et seq.)

    Inserts “(§ 15.2-2600 et seq.)”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    (i)

    Inserts “(i)”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    issue bonds to

    Inserts “issue bonds to”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    finance all or any portion of any capital project for school purposes in the school division and (ii) use all or any portion of any

    Inserts “finance all or any portion of any capital project for school purposes in the school division and (ii) use all or any portion of any”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    federal,

    Inserts “federal,”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    state

    Inserts “state”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    or local grant secured by the

    Inserts “or local grant secured by the”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    governing bo

    Inserts “governing bo”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    dy

    Inserts “dy”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    of the locality or the school board, including any grant received pursuant to § 22.1-140.1, to cover

    Inserts “of the locality or the school board, including any grant received pursuant to § 22.1-140.1, to cover”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    principal and debt service payments on such bonds

    Inserts “principal and debt service payments on such bonds”.

  • 22.1-140.2

    .

    Inserts “.”.

Action History

  1. H Left in Education

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)

  3. H Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  4. H Placed on Education Agenda

  5. H Referred to Committee on Education

  6. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102287D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

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 HB1187 do?
Localities; issuance of bonds for capital projects for school purposes.
Who sponsors HB1187?
HB1187 is sponsored by Israel D. O'Quinn.
What is the current status of HB1187?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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