Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB588 — Income tax, state; subtractions for military benefits.

Last action — Left in Finance

  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 13, 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 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Income tax, state; subtractions for military benefits.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Finance

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)

  3. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  4. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/20/2026 11:39 am)

  5. H Referred to Committee on Finance

  6. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101424D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 voted No

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

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table

Passed 7 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7201
Total 7201
% of votes cast 70%20%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Gretchen M. Bulova — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Nay
Joseph P. McNamara — Not Voting
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Michelle Lopes Maldonado — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Will Davis — Nay

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Subjects

taxation veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB588 do?
Income tax, state; subtractions for military benefits.
Who sponsors HB588?
HB588 is sponsored by Jason S. Ballard.
What is the current status of HB588?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB588?
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