HB 1153 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Community Builders Pilot Program; name change, statewide demonstration model site, repeals sunset.

Summary
Community Builders Pilot Program; name change; sunset repeal; statewide demonstration model site. Makes permanent and renames the Community Builders Pilot Program established within Roanoke City Public Schools and Petersburg City Public Schools as the Community Builders Program (the Program). The Community Builders Pilot Program is currently set to expire on July 1, 2027. The bill also requires, with such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly for such purpose pursuant to the general appropriation act, Roanoke City Public Schools to serve as the statewide demonstration model site for the Program for the purpose of hosting interested representatives of other school divisions to observe the Program and receive training and materials from Roanoke City Public Schools in order to facilitate the replication of the Program in such other school divisions. This bill is identical to SB 820.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Apr 2, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrolled Chaptered · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill has transitioned from its 'Enrolled' status to its 'Chaptered' status, meaning it has been officially approved and added to the Virginia Code. The substantive policy content regarding the Community Builders Pilot Program, including its purpose, eligibility, and reporting requirements, remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change in scope; the bill's applicability to Roanoke and Petersburg City Public Schools remains the same.
TECHNICAL

The document format was updated to reflect official publication, including adding a chapter number (Chapter 51), a specific approval date (April 2, 2026), and adjusting line breaks for the final printed version.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

How they voted

390
Passed
Total votes 39
Mar 3, 2026
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
11
Committee
7
Apr 2, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 51 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1153ER)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time and passed House (75-Y 22-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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