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HB 1101

Virginia Public Procurement Act; adds to definition of professional services.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Wiley

Virginia bill expands which services qualify as "professional" under procurement law, potentially reducing competitive bidding requirements for state contracts.

Left in Finance and Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 1101

Legislative bill overview

HB 1101 modifies Virginia's Public Procurement Act by expanding the definition of what qualifies as "professional services." The bill has been in committee review since early 2024, passing General Laws and Technology with amendments but remaining unresolved in Finance and Appropriations through the 2024 session.

Why is this important

Expanding the definition of professional services affects which procurement contracts must follow competitive bidding requirements versus other acquisition methods. This directly impacts how state agencies and public entities award contracts, potentially influencing which vendors can compete and how taxpayer dollars are spent on services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope expansion concerns: Broadening "professional services" may reduce competitive bidding requirements for more contract types, raising transparency and fiscal accountability questions
  • Vendor competition impact: The change could benefit certain service providers over others depending on which professions are added to the definition
  • Budget implications: Finance and Appropriations' extended committee deliberation suggests concerns about fiscal effects or unfunded procurement flexibility this creates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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