Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB406 — Workers' compensation; disability of law-enforcement officer, spousal wage replacement, report.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses workers' compensation for law-enforcement officers and spousal wage replacement.

This bill focuses on workers' compensation benefits for law-enforcement officers with disabilities and includes provisions for spousal wage replacement. A report is also required concerning these changes.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means improved compensation options if law-enforcement officers become disabled on the job.

Summary

Workers' compensation; disability of law-enforcement officer, spousal wage replacement, report.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406)

  2. H Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  5. H Assigned HAPP sub: Compensation and Retirement

  6. H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  7. H Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

  8. H Committee substitute printed 26107301D-H1

  9. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  10. H Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)

  11. H House subcommittee offered

  12. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  13. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406)

  14. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406)

  15. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2

  16. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  17. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100394D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and referred to Appropriations

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
JJ Singh — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
May Nivar — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Michelle Lopes Maldonado — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Yea

Official roll call →

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7001
Total 7001
% of votes cast 88%0%0%13%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Not Voting
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB406 do?
Workers' compensation; disability of law-enforcement officer, spousal wage replacement, report.
Who sponsors HB406?
HB406 is sponsored by David A. Reid.
What is the current status of HB406?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB406?
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