Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HJ7 — High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program.

Last action — Left in Rules

  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 December 30, 2025. 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

High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Rules

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)

  3. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  4. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  5. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  6. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100409D

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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Votes

Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ7 do?
High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program.
Who sponsors HJ7?
HJ7 is sponsored by Dan I. Helmer.
What is the current status of HJ7?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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