Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 130: Workers' compensation; presumption of certain cancers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 130 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Workers' compensation; presumption of certain cancers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Primary sponsor: Mitchell Cornett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Workers' compensation; presumption for certain cancers; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Expands the workers' compensation presumption of compensability for certain cancers causing the death or disability of certain employees who have completed five years of service in their position to include sheriffs or deputy sheriffs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Cornett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“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 Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Compensation and Retirement
- Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB130)
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102882D