Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB187 — Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for vital baby products.

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 09, 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 proposes a sales tax exemption for essential baby products.

The bill seeks to eliminate the retail sales and use tax on vital baby products, aiming to lessen financial burdens on families. This exemption applies specifically to products deemed essential for infants.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may pay less for essential baby products, assisting with the costs of raising infants.

Summary

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for vital baby products.

Bill Text

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

Read SB187 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 10:58 am)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101330D

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB187 do?
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for vital baby products.
Who sponsors SB187?
SB187 is sponsored by Angelia Williams Graves.
What is the current status of SB187?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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