Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1199: Local license taxes; authority to exempt, businesses regulated by boards within DHP.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1199 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local license taxes; authority to exempt, businesses regulated by boards within DHP. Primary sponsor: Phil Scott (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Finance.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local license taxes; authority to exempt; businesses regulated by boards within the Department of Health Professions. Authorizes localities to exempt any businesses, trades, professions, and occupations regulated by boards within the Department of Health Professions from the license tax.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Scott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Karen Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Delores Oates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Finance
- Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 7-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1199)
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102717D