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VA SB430

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lamont Bagby

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Origin

Senate

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 hands at covered locations

  • Covered locations include multifamily buildings with 50+ units, commercial buildings over 75,000 square feet, schools, airports, train stations, warehouses, museums, and arenas

  • Service employees covered include janitors, security officers, maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, airport ramp and cargo workers, and school food preparation staff working at least 16 hours per week

  • Localities may require 30-day advance written notice to incumbent employees before contractor transitions, along with employee lists provided to successor employers

  • Employees may bring civil action for violations, recovering back pay, attorney fees, and up to triple damages or $1,000 for willful violations

Legislative Description

Authority of local governments; service employees.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Commerce2/12/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/28/2026
General Laws and Technology1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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