Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB7 — Income tax, state; standard deduction and earned income tax credit.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 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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In plain language

The bill proposes changes to the state income tax standard deduction and earned income tax credit.

This bill aims to adjust the standard deduction and earned income tax credit for state income tax. It is intended to modify how these tax benefits apply to individuals and families.

What this means for you
  • Families: The modifications could influence the tax benefits that families receive, impacting their disposable income.
  • Consumers: Changes to the standard deduction and earned income tax credit may affect your tax liabilities and refunds.

Summary

Income tax, state; standard deduction and earned income tax credit.

Bill Text

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

Read SB7 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 5-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/17/2026 10:20 am)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100495D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 5 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

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 9 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9501
Total 9501
% of votes cast 60%33%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Not Voting
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB7 do?
Income tax, state; standard deduction and earned income tax credit.
Who sponsors SB7?
SB7 is sponsored by David R. Suetterlein.
What is the current status of SB7?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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