Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB148 — Income tax, state; subtraction for tax, military retirement benefits, uniformed services.

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 January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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 offers a state income tax subtraction for military retirement benefits.

The bill provides a subtraction from state income tax for individuals receiving military retirement benefits. This aims to reduce the taxable income of veterans who have served in uniformed services.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of military retirees can benefit from lower state income taxes due to the subtraction of retirement benefits.

Summary

Income tax, state; subtraction for tax, military retirement benefits, uniformed services.

Bill Text

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

Read SB148 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 1-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/19/2026 8:58 am)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103297D

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 12 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12102
Total 12102
% of votes cast 80%7%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 — Nay
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

taxation veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB148 do?
Income tax, state; subtraction for tax, military retirement benefits, uniformed services.
Who sponsors SB148?
SB148 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike.
What is the current status of SB148?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB148?
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