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VA HB338

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alfonso Lopez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Virginia localities to adopt ordinances requiring successor service employers to retain incumbent service employees for a 90-day transition period when contracts change or properties are acquired

  • Defines covered locations that localities may include, such as multifamily buildings with more than 50 units, commercial buildings over 75,000 square feet, schools, airports, museums, and warehouses

  • Permits dismissal of retained employees during the transition period only for just cause or workforce reductions based on seniority, with requirements to maintain preferential hiring lists

  • Requires awarding authorities or incumbent employers to provide 30-day advance written notice to affected employees and share employee information with successor employers

  • Allows affected service employees to bring civil actions for violations, recovering back pay, attorney fees, and up to triple damages or $1,000 for willful violations

Legislative Description

Service employees; authority of local governments, definition.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/18/2026
General Laws and Technology2/10/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #21/19/2026
Labor and Commerce1/12/2026

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