Why 3/5: Mandates a significant change to employment law and potential costs for all private employers, though with a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
This bill would significantly increase labor costs and administrative burdens for Virginia small businesses by mandating paid sick leave for all employees. Employers could face civil penalties up to $500 per violation and lawsuits for double damages if they fail to comply with the new requirements.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102837D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB372)
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Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB199-Favola) (15-Y 0-N)
This bill is in committee — a small group of legislators deciding whether it moves forward. Most bills live or die here, which makes this one of the best moments to speak up.
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Employment; expands provisions for paid sick leave, civil penalties.”) · Read the actual bill →