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VA HB800

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Torian

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund to provide up to $130 million in grants to a qualifying pharmaceutical manufacturer locating in Goochland County, Virginia

  • Requires the qualified company to invest at least $2,148,793,019 in capital and create a minimum of 468 new full-time jobs between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2045

  • New full-time jobs must pay an average annual wage of at least $113,632 with standard fringe benefits

  • Grants are capped at $15 million per fiscal year and will be distributed over 20 consecutive annual installments beginning in fiscal year 2027

  • Grant recipients must submit annual documentation to the Secretary of Commerce and Trade verifying job creation and capital investment to receive payments

Legislative Description

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund; established.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/6/2026
Appropriations: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources1/20/2026
Appropriations1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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