Why 3/5: The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, but represents a significant future change in labor costs for farm businesses.
This bill would increase labor costs for Virginia farm businesses by requiring them to pay farm laborers and employees the state minimum wage. The current exemption for farm workers from minimum wage requirements would be eliminated, effective January 1, 2027.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (15-Y 6-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB121ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB121)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees, temporary foreign workers.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 358 (effective 1/1/2027)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0358)