Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1216: Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1216 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available. Primary sponsor: Karrie Delaney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB930-Simon) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available. Provides that a violation of certain provisions regarding retaliatory action against employees may be alleged in a court of competent jurisdiction within two years after the employer's most recent prohibited retaliatory action. The bill states that in such a case, treble damages may be awarded if such violation was willful.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karrie Delaney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB930-Simon) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1216)
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102383D