Labor and Commerce Committee Agenda
Chair: Ward, Jeion A.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/05/2026 ½ hour after adjournment of House Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room A - 008
Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1546
DLS Contact: (804) 698-1816 (Ali) ; (804) 698-1838 (Kinzer)
SUB #1 REPORT
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB190 | Convirs-Fowler | Electronic fund transfers; Office of AG shall convene work group to review fraudulent activity, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Office of the Attorney General to convene a work group to review fraudulent activity in electronic fund transfers and to develop recommendations to prevent such fraudulent activity. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard Nays (1): Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled • 3/10/2026 - Enrolled • 3/10/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB476 | Watts | Continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-4910 of the Code of Virginia, relating to continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (18-Y 4-N)Yeas (18): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Ballard Nays (4): Webert, Wilt, Runion, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Senate insisted on amendment (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: McDougle, McPike, Bagby • 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB484 | Shin | Health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices, downcoded claims. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3407.15 and 38.2-3407.15:8, as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend and reenact the second enactment of Chapter 474 and the second enactment of Chapter 475 of the Acts of Assembly of 2023, relating to health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices; downcoded claims; prior authorization; required contract provisions. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard Nays (1): Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB164 (McPike) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB490 | Hope | Health insurance; coverage for early refills prescription eye drops. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3407.5:3, relating to health insurance; coverage for early refills of prescription eye drops. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)Yeas (20): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Wilt, Runion, Ballard Nays (2): Webert, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB618 | Shin | Health insurance; reporting requirements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2818, 38.2-3445.02, 38.2-3462, 38.2-4214, 38.2-4319, and 38.2-5904 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 38.2 a section numbered 38.2-3419.2; and to repeal §§ 38.2-3419.1, 38.2-3445.2, and 38.2-5601 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; reporting requirements. Reported from Labor and Commerce (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard Nays (1): Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB626 (Obenshain) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB625 | Henson | Health insurance; limit on cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under certain plans. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3407.15:9, relating to health insurance; limit on cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under certain plans. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Senate insisted on amendment (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: Perry, Rouse, Stanley • 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 5-N); Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB631 | Callsen | State pharmacy benefits manager; contractual provisions, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-325.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state pharmacy benefits manager; contractual provisions; dispensing fee increases; report. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard Nays (1): Williams Last actions:
Related Bills: SB668 (Rouse) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB676 | Maldonado | Health insurance claims; electronic attachments accepted, delayed effective date. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-3407.15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance claims; electronic attachments accepted. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard Nays (1): Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB677 | Maldonado | Residential property owners; insurance policies, roofing services by contractors. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-2114 and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614 through 59.1-617, relating to residential property owners; insurance policies; roofing services by contractors; prohibited practices and consumer protection. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) Related Bills: SB402 (Surovell) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB701 | Maldonado | Health and insurance; notice of adverse determinations. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-137.13 and 38.2-3559 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health and health insurance; notice of adverse determination. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB736 | Maldonado | Health insurance; required provisions regarding prior authorization for prescription drugs. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-3407.15:2, as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; carrier contracts; required provisions regarding prior authorization for prescription drugs. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB795 | Reaser | Health insurance; requirements for certain opioid antagonists. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3407.18:1, relating to health insurance; requirements for certain opioid antagonists. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/16/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Related Bills: SB257 (Favola) Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB813 | Sullivan | Health insurance; application of cost-sharing prohibitions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3407.20 and 38.2-3418.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; application of cost-sharing prohibitions. Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB830 | Callsen | Pharmacy benefits managers; requirements, application of law, report, delayed effective date. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3467 and 38.2-3470 of the Code of Virginia, relating to pharmacy benefits managers; requirements; application of law; report. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108906D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB669 (Rouse) Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB902 | Lopez | Financial institutions; out-of-state credit unions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 6.2-1379 of the Code of Virginia, relating to financial institutions; out-of-state credit unions. Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1007 | Tran | Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; filing of claims. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-5002, 38.2-5002.1, 38.2-5004, 38.2-5005, 38.2-5006, 38.2-5007, 38.2-5009, 38.2-5009.1, 38.2-5015, 38.2-5016, 38.2-5017, and 38.2-5020 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Related Bills: SB398 (Perry) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1166 | Carroll | Financial institutions; check cashers, expiration of registration. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 6.2-2103 of the Code of Virginia, relating to financial institutions; check cashers; expiration of registration. Reported from Labor and Commerce (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Nays (1): Webert Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1182 | Thomas | Health insurance; coverage for contraceptive drugs & devices, including over-the-counter. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3407.5:1 and 38.2-3407.5:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; coverage for contraceptive drugs and devices. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Related Bills: SB361 (Carroll Foy) Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1214 | Delaney | Health insurance; cost-sharing payments for insulin and diabetes equipment and supplies, limit. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3407.15:5 and 38.2-3418.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; cost-sharing payments for insulin and diabetes equipment and supplies; limit. Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1228 | O'Quinn | Motor vehicle insurance; use of certain factors to establish rates prohibited. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Bureau of Insurance to study the use of consumer credit information by insurers in connection with underwriting motor vehicle insurance policies. Tabled in Labor and Commerce (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1390 | Ward | Health insurance; pharmacies, freedom of choice, delivery of prescription drugs, penalties. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3407.7, 38.2-4209.1, and 38.2-4312.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health insurance; pharmacies; freedom of choice; delivery of prescription drugs; penalties. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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SUB #3 REPORT
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB429 | LeVere Bolling | Electric utilities; definitions, integrated resource plans, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-597, 56-598, and 56-599 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; integrated resource plans; State Corporation Commission; Commission on Electric Utility Regulation; work group; report. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (17-Y 5-N)Yeas (17): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, Wilt Nays (5): O'Quinn, Webert, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 6-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108331D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB508 | McAuliff | Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-1197.5, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (28-Y 12-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB899 (Shin) SB340 (Perry) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB770 | Herring | Public utilities; water and sewerage companies, discounted rates for low-income customers. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-234 and 56-264.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; water and sewerage companies; discounted rates for low-income customers. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB884 | Herring | Electric utilities; Percentage of Income Payment Program, eligibility, delayed effective date. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-585.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; Percentage of Income Payment Program; eligibility. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB892 | Shin | Electric utilities; integrated resource plans; SCC to investigate electric load forecasts. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-598 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; integrated resource plans; State Corporation Commission to investigate electric load forecasts. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 5-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108913D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB893 | Sullivan | Electric utility integrated resource planning; energy storage resources. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-598 and 56-599 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utility integrated resource planning; energy storage resources. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB898 | Herring | Electric utilities, certain; SCC to determine maximum amount of fees for disconnection, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the State Corporation Commission to determine maximum allowable fees for disconnection and reconnection charged by certain electric utilities; disconnections for nonpayment. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB899 | Shin | Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition, advisory panel. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-1197.5, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition; advisory panel.
Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB508-McAuliff) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB508 (McAuliff) SB340 (Perry) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB921 | Lopez | Electric utilities; licensed retail suppliers, renewable portfolio standard requirements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-577 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; licensed retail suppliers; renewable portfolio standard requirements. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1002 | Tran | Utilities, certain; notice procedures for nonpayment. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-245.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain utilities; notice procedures for nonpayment. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar Nays (7): Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/4/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1062 | Hernandez | Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-585.1:17, relating to electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, generation, and storage. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB327 (VanValkenburg) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1191 | Shin | Electric substation construction agreements; "electric cooperatives" or "cooperative", definitions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-594.01:2, relating to electric substation construction agreements; electric cooperatives. Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB377 (Surovell) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1225 | Shin | Transportation electrification; integrated resource planning, fast-charging stations, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 56-581.2 and 56-581.3, relating to electric utilities; transportation electrification; electric vehicle fast-charging stations. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Webert, Wilt, Runion, Ballard, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB407 (Boysko) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1255 | Shin | Net energy metering; standby charge, facility capacity. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-594 of the Code of Virginia, relating to net energy metering; standby charge; facility capacity. Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (19-Y 3-N)Yeas (19): Ward, Sullivan, Lopez, Convirs-Fowler, Helmer, Maldonado, Shin, LeVere Bolling, Feggans, Clark, Cousins, Anthony, Cohen, Singh, Nivar, Kilgore, O'Quinn, Runion, Ballard Nays (3): Webert, Wilt, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N) |
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