Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1216
Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Karrie K. Delaney (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available. Provides that a violation of certain provisions regarding retaliatory action against employees may be alleged in a court of competent jurisdiction within two years after the employer's most recent prohibited retaliatory action. The bill states that in such a case, treble damages may be awarded if such violation was willful.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 10, 2026 · House
Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB930-Simon) (Voice Vote) - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1216) - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2 - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102383D