Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB263 — Virginia Public Procurement Act; certification for service disabled veteran-owned businesses, etc.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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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In plain language

The bill relates to the certification of service disabled veteran-owned businesses in Virginia.

This bill amends the Virginia Public Procurement Act to include provisions for the certification of service disabled veteran-owned businesses. It aims to streamline the certification process for these businesses in public procurement.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: Small businesses that are service disabled veteran-owned may find it easier to gain access to state contracts.

Summary

Virginia Public Procurement Act; certification for service disabled veteran-owned businesses, etc.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB263 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (10-Y 5-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101924D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 5 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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"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

Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology

Passed 10 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10500
Total 10500
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB263 do?
Virginia Public Procurement Act; certification for service disabled veteran-owned businesses, etc.
Who sponsors SB263?
SB263 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
What is the current status of SB263?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB263?
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