Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB318 — Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms, by localities.

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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence
  • Introduced

    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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In plain language

The bill allows localities to prefer local products and firms in procurement.

This legislation amends the Virginia Public Procurement Act to let local governments give preference to local businesses and products when making procurement decisions. It's intended to support local economies.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may see more job opportunities as local businesses gain contracts with the government.
  • Small Business: Local businesses may benefit from increased opportunities to supply goods and services to their local governments.

Summary

Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms, by localities.

Bill Text

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

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3

  5. H Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  6. H Read first time

  7. H Placed on Calendar

  8. S Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  9. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB318)

  10. S Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

  11. S Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  12. S General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to

  13. S Read second time

  14. S Passed by for the day

  15. S Committee substitute printed 26105866D-S1

  16. S Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

  17. S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  18. S Rules suspended

  19. S Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)

  20. S General Laws and Technology Substitute

  21. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  22. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101680D

Sponsors

  • Ebbin · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Ebbin

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

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)

Official roll call →

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

Official roll call →

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB318 do?
Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms, by localities.
Who sponsors SB318?
SB318 is sponsored by Ebbin.
What is the current status of SB318?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB318?
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