Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJ 7
High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dan I. Helmer (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- JJ Singh (Democratic)
- Amy J. Laufer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Study; Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; high school graduates; optional service year program; report. Requests the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, in collaboration with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, to determine the feasibility of creating an optional service year program for recent high school graduates in the Commonwealth.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Rules - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee - Dec 30, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Rules - Dec 30, 2025 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100409D