Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB979 — Taxation provisions; increases standard deduction.

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 increases the standard deduction for taxpayers.

The bill proposes to increase the standard deduction amount that taxpayers can claim. This change aims to affect tax calculations for individuals and families.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families could see a reduction in their taxable income, leading to lower taxes.

Summary

Taxation provisions; increases standard deduction.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporates HB188 (Convirs-Fowler)

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

  3. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  4. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  5. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/8/2026 9:56 pm)

  6. H House subcommittee offered

  7. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/7/2026 8:31 am)

  8. H Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #3

  9. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  10. H Referred to Committee on Finance

  11. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105358D

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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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB979 do?
Taxation provisions; increases standard deduction.
Who sponsors HB979?
HB979 is sponsored by Vivian E. Watts.
What is the current status of HB979?
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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