Virginia HB 707: State government; transaction of public business, prohibited website domains.

Status: Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) (as of 2026-02-25)

State: Virginia · Session: 2026 · Bill: HB 707

Sponsors: C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.

Bill Text

2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26103905D

HOUSE BILL NO. 707

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 13, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 55.3 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-5514.2, relating to state government; transaction of public business; prohibited website domains.

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Patron—Hayes

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Referred to Committee on General Laws

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 55.3 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-5514.2 as follows: 

§ 2.2-5514.2. Prohibited website domains.

A. For purposes of this section, "public body" means the same as that term is defined in § 2.2-5514.

B. No public body shall maintain an official website for use by the public with a domain other than a .gov domain. Any email address that a public body provides to its employees shall utilize a .gov domain.

2. That the provisions of this act shall become effective on July 1, 2027.

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