Bill > HB2452

This bill requires all public four-year colleges and universities in Virginia to livestream their board of visitors meetings (including full board, committee, and subcommittee meetings) in real time and accessible to the public. These institutions must also record and archive these meetings, ensuring the recordings are available on their official websites within five business days after the meeting and remain accessible for at least five years. The recordings must include closed captioning and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The State Council of Higher Education will develop guidelines to help institutions implement these requirements, and each institution's board of visitors must include a compliance report in their annual report. Importantly, the bill includes a reenactment clause, meaning these provisions will only become effective if the General Assembly approves them again in 2026. The Council will also work with technology experts and other stakeholders to develop uniform standards for meeting access, recording, and minute-taking, with implementation expected by July 1, 2026. The goal is to increase transparency and public access to higher education governance meetings.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2452