Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 394: Fire Programs Fund; increases assessment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 394 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire Programs Fund; increases assessment. Primary sponsor: Alex Askew (Democratic). 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.
Fire Programs Fund; assessment. Increases the fire insurance assessment from one percent of total direct gross premium income for such insurance to (i) 1.5 percent on and after July 1, 2026, but before July 1, 2027, and (ii) two percent on and after July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Askew | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
“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 (7-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB394)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102818D