Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 541
Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification, conviction for certain crimes.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Karen Hamilton (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification based on conviction for certain crimes. Prohibits any school board from employing or contracting for the services of any individual who has been convicted of any violent felony or crime of moral turpitude set forth in a certain statutory definition of barrier crime. Under current law, school boards are permitted to employ or contract for the services of any such individual if certain enumerated conditions are met.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Education - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB541) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Education - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104066D