Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB978 — Retail Sales and Use Tax; taxation on various services, includes digital personal property.

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 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

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In plain language

This bill introduces a retail sales tax on various services and digital personal property.

The bill expands retail sales and use tax to include certain services and digital personal property. This means that consumers might see new taxes on items and services that were previously untaxed.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may face new taxes on certain services and digital purchases that were previously exempt.
  • Small Business: Small businesses offering digital services may need to adjust their pricing to account for new sales taxes.

Summary

Retail Sales and Use Tax; taxation on various services, includes digital personal property.

Bill Text

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

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Finance (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H House subcommittee offered

  5. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/7/2026 7:11 pm)

  6. H Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #3

  7. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  8. H Referred to Committee on Finance

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104398D

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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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB978 do?
Retail Sales and Use Tax; taxation on various services, includes digital personal property.
Who sponsors HB978?
HB978 is sponsored by Vivian E. Watts.
What is the current status of HB978?
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 HB978?
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