HB718Introduced in the House of Delegates
Information Technology – State and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements
Introduced by Vaughn Stewart, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing that certain provisions of law governing information technology plans apply to certain public institutions of higher education; establishing a policy of the State that State and higher education employee e-mail systems and resources are intended to support State business and may not serve as a public forum; requiring certain policies, plans, and standards to include provisions to implement systems that automatically filter spam e-mail from certain email accounts; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Absent |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Motion Special Order until 4/9 (Senator Muse) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (34-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438
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