2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26102144D

HOUSE BILL NO. 1369

Offered January 20, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-614.6, relating to state agency administration of federal funds; eligibility determination exemption for nonprofit organizations.

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Patron—Anderson

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Referred to Committee on Rules

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-614.6 as follows:

§ 2.2-614.6. State agency administration of federal funds; eligibility determination exemption for nonprofit organizations.

No state agency responsible for the administration of federal funds shall impose a requirement on a nonprofit charitable organization providing a federal public benefit to determine, verify, or otherwise require proof of eligibility of any applicant for such benefits.

As used in this section, "federal public benefit" has the same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. § 1611(c).