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Legal Threat Over Virginia's Small Business Procurement Bill

1/22/2026

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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon threatened legal action against Virginia House Bill 61, calling it illegal.
Del. Jeion Ward (D) introduced Virginia House Bill 61 to create the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program.
The bill would reserve purchases up to $100,000 for certified small SWaM businesses.
It would set a statewide 42% discretionary spending target and require 50% subcontracting on construction projects.

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Story summary

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon threatened legal action against Virginia House Bill 61, calling it illegal.
Del. Jeion Ward (D) introduced Virginia House Bill 61 to create the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program.
The bill would reserve purchases up to $100,000 for certified small SWaM businesses.
It would set a statewide 42% discretionary spending target and require 50% subcontracting on construction projects.