Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB710 — Income tax, state; removes sunset on elevated standard deduction amounts, etc.

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 14, 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

The bill eliminates the sunset on higher state standard deduction amounts.

This legislation removes the expiration date on elevated standard deduction amounts for state income tax, allowing them to continue indefinitely. This change aims to provide ongoing tax relief for individuals claiming the standard deduction.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from continued higher standard deductions, leading to lower overall income tax liability.

Summary

Income tax, state; removes sunset on elevated standard deduction amounts, etc.

Bill Text

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

Read SB710 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 (1/26/2026 10:45 pm)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105534D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 4 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 SB710 do?
Income tax, state; removes sunset on elevated standard deduction amounts, etc.
Who sponsors SB710?
SB710 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB710?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB710?
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