Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1180: Income tax, state; free tax filing program for individuals.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1180 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax, state; free tax filing program for individuals. Primary sponsor: Kimberly Pope Adams. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0031).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Taxation; free tax filing program for individuals. Directs the Tax Commissioner to develop and offer a free individual state income tax filing program, effective beginning in taxable year 2028, that is similar to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File Program as it existed during the 2025 tax filing season. The bill contains technical amendments that remove obsolete language regarding fillable forms. This bill is identical to SB 591.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0031)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 31 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/24/2026 7:54 am)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1180ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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