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VA HB188
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Convirs-Fowler
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AI Summary
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Creates a new 10% income tax bracket for Virginia taxable income exceeding $1 million, effective January 1, 2026, in addition to the existing brackets (2% up to $3,000; 3% from $3,000-$5,000; 5% from $5,000-$17,000; 5.75% from $17,000-$1 million)
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Allocates 4.25% of the revenue collected from the new 10% bracket to three designated programs
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Directs 50% of the allocated revenue to additional basic aid funding for public schools, distributed to local school boards
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Dedicates 30% of the allocated revenue to the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services and overseen by the Virginia Department of Education
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Dedicates 20% of the allocated revenue to the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, with the requirement that all distributed funds supplement rather than replace existing Commonwealth funding
Legislative Description
Income tax, state; establishes a new income tax bracket beginning in taxable year 2026.
Last Action
Incorporated by Finance (HB979-Watts) (Voice Vote)
2/11/2026