Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB828 — Motion picture production; increases aggregate cap on tax credit, extends sunset.

Last action — Stricken at request of Patron in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

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  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 23, 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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Summary

Motion picture production; increases aggregate cap on tax credit, extends sunset.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 58.1-439.12:03.

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    year → years

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    through 2025, and $8.5 million in fiscal year 2026

    Inserts “through 2025, and $8.5 million in fiscal year 2026”.

Action History

  1. S Stricken at request of Patron in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/26/2026 11:16 pm)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Presented and ordered printed 26106173D

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

Stricken at request of Patron in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%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 — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
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

taxation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB828 do?
Motion picture production; increases aggregate cap on tax credit, extends sunset.
Who sponsors SB828?
SB828 is sponsored by Lamont Bagby.
What is the current status of SB828?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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