Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB962 — Employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; prohibited, etc.

Last action — Left in Labor and Commerce

  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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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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

Employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; prohibited, etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Labor and Commerce

  2. H Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)

  3. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  4. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB962)

  5. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  6. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105399D

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

Subjects

civil-rights labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB962 do?
Employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; prohibited, etc.
Who sponsors HB962?
HB962 is sponsored by Leslie Chambers Mehta.
What is the current status of HB962?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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