Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 494: Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government, certain former federal employees.

Enacted Last action April 6, 2026: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0154)

Plain-language summary

HB 494 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government, certain former federal employees. Primary sponsor: Liz Guzmán (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0154).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Liz Guzmán (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.