HB 2089: Collective bargaining; individual home care providers.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Collective bargaining; individual home care providers. Establishes within the Department of Medical Assistance Services the Virginia Home Care Authority to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the services of home care programs in the Commonwealth. The bill authorizes individual providers, as defined in the bill, to select an exclusive bargaining representative and to collectively bargain with the Virginia Home Care Authority regarding matters including wages, benefits, and all terms and conditions of employment that are within the Authority's control. The bill's provisions do not become effective until July 1, 2026, and unless legislation is enacted in the Commonwealth authorizing public employees to engage in collective bargaining.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 11, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2089)
2. February 10, 2025Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (8-Y 7-N)
3. February 5, 2025Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
4. February 5, 2025Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
5. February 4, 2025Read third time and passed House (50-Y 47-N)
6. February 3, 2025Printed as engrossed 25102950D-E
7. February 3, 2025Engrossed by House as amended
8. February 3, 2025Labor and Commerce Amendment agreed to
9. February 3, 2025Read second time
10. February 2, 2025Read first time
11. January 31, 2025Reported from Appropriations (12-Y 10-N)
12. January 31, 2025Assigned Approps sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources

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