Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB8 — Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty.

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

This bill provides a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of armed forces members who died in duty.

The bill aims to grant a real property tax exemption to the spouses of military personnel who have died while serving. This measure is intended to offer financial relief to these families who have sacrificed greatly.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of deceased armed forces members may receive relief from property taxes.

Summary

Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/14/2026 8:23 pm)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100576D

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

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13002
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Not Voting
David W. Marsden — Not Voting
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB8 do?
Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty.
Who sponsors SB8?
SB8 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph.
What is the current status of SB8?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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