HB 8 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs.

Summary
General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to convention for proposing amendments held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States; penalties. Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates to attend a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States. The bill grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, appoint new delegates, and convene an advisory committee to oversee the conduct of delegates. The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly and any delegate who votes or otherwise acts beyond the authority granted in such instructions is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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7
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Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Rules
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
lower
Dec 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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