Subcommittee reports bill clarifying VMFA board’s authority over grounds and fees

Jan 28, 2026

House Bill 401 clarifies the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts board's authority to keep galleries and grounds open and to set reasonable regulations and fees; VMFA representative David Carey testified in support and the subcommittee reported the bill 8–0.

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House Bill 401 would codify the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) board of trustees’ authority to keep galleries and grounds open and accessible to Virginians free of charge and to adopt reasonable regulations and fees for use of board‑controlled property.

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