VA SB199

Requires Virginia employers to provide paid sick leave, with employees accruing one hour of leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year.

Phases in coverage based on employer size: employers with 50+ employees starting July 1, 2027; 25+ employees starting January 1, 2028; and all employers with at least one employee starting January 1, 2029.

Permits use of paid sick leave for the employee's own illness or medical care, caring for a family member, or addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking situations.

Exempts certain healthcare workers, including those employed on an as-needed basis at licensed healthcare facilities, and employees covered under existing collective bargaining agreements meeting the law's requirements.

Establishes civil penalties for violations ranging from $150 for first offenses to $500 for repeated violations, and allows employees to bring civil actions to recover twice the amount of uncompensated leave plus damages and attorney fees.