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VA SB119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Carroll Foy

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program to provide state matching funds that incentivize employers to contribute to their employees' child care costs

  • Requires the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to administer the program, with employers making contributions to eligible mixed delivery child care providers on behalf of employees

  • State matching funds are distributed directly to eligible child care providers or third-party administrators, with specific match amounts and employee income requirements to be set in the appropriation act

  • Distributes funds on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority encouraged for small businesses (fewer than 50 employees)

  • Requires the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to submit an interim report by September 1, 2027, and a summative report by September 1, 2028, on the program's effectiveness and impact

Legislative Description

Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program; established, report.

Last Action

Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB3-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations1/29/2026
Education: Public Education1/15/2026
Education and Health1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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