Why 4/5: Establishes a new program offering matching funds, which small businesses may want to utilize once available.
Small businesses in Virginia could receive matching state funds to help cover the costs of contributing to their employees' child care expenses. This new Employee Child Care Assistance Program prioritizes awards to proposals from small businesses, offering a financial incentive to support employee benefits.
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB18ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB18)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 545 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0545)