CHAPTER 313
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1400.1 , relating to local governing bodies; appointment of youth representative.
[H 1404]
Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-1400.1 as follows:
§ 15.2-1400.1 . Appointment of youth representative to governing body.
A governing body may by ordinance adopt procedures for the appointment of a youth representative to serve as a nonvoting member of the governing body. The youth representative shall be 15 to 17 years old at the time of the appointment and a resident of the locality, and shall serve for such term as the locality prescribes.