Why 4/5: Significant increase in labor costs for businesses employing minimum wage workers, phased over several years.
Virginia's minimum wage is set to increase incrementally, reaching $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028. This will raise labor costs for small businesses employing minimum wage workers and require adjustments to payroll and budgeting.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (15-Y 7-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1)
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 351 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0351)