HB1086
Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for Virginia goods, school nutrition programs, sunset.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Amy Laufer (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for Virginia goods; school nutrition programs; sunset extension.
Provides that, in the case of procurement of goods by manufacturers, if the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is not a resident of Virginia and the bid is for agricultural products that are produced or processed in Virginia and intended for school nutrition programs, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy ... (More) products, and is within 20 percent of such bid, such bidder for agricultural products that are produced or processed in Virginia shall be granted the option to match the price of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bill amends provisions of law providing preference for Virginia goods in procurement that are set to expire on July 1, 2027. The bill extends the sunset date of these provisions to July 1, 2028. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103267D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1086)
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
