summary
Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public institutions of higher education; other educational and cultural institutions; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; powers of the board. Amends the enumerated powers of the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts by replacing the authority to adopt regulations to establish classes of membership in the Museum with the authority to adopt regulations and set fees relating to the use and visitation of properties under the control of the board. The bill clarifies that the regulations on museum and grounds use and access set forth in the Virginia Administrative Code shall continue in effect and be deemed to constitute the regulations adopted pursuant to the bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' powers by replacing the board of trustees' authority to create membership classes with the power to establish regulations and fees for using and visiting properties managed by the museum. It clarifies that existing rules in the Virginia Administrative Code regarding museum and grounds access will remain in effect and be considered adopted under this new provision.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0387) (on 04/08/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Arts and Humanities
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401 | 01/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401/text/CHAP0387 | 04/11/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB401) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1209879.PDF | 03/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401/text/HB401ER | 03/11/2026 |
| Senate Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401/text/HB401EDOC | 03/02/2026 |
| Education and Health Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401/text/HB401AS1 | 02/28/2026 |
| Education and Health Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401/text/HB401ASC1 | 02/26/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB401) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091449.PDF | 01/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB401/text/HB401 | 01/12/2026 |
Loading...