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HB1074Introduced in the House of Delegates

Public Ethics Law - Participation Restrictions and Requirements for Local Governments and School Boards

IntroducedHouse Government, Labor, and Elections

Introduced by Kevin Hornberger, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering the definition of "qualifying relative" to include a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law for provisions of law governing prohibitions against government officials or employees participating in matters involving a qualifying relative; requiring that the conflict of interest provisions or regulations adopted by a county, municipal corporation, or school board be equivalent to or exceed certain provisions of State law and authorize removal of a certain official for certain violations; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

February 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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