Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 554: State officers and employees; state agencies to establish alternative work schedules.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 554 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State officers and employees; state agencies to establish alternative work schedules. Primary sponsor: Jessica L. Anderson. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 927 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State officers and employees; state agencies to establish alternative work schedules; reporting requirement. Adds to the annual reporting requirements of each state agency the requirement to include what percentage of changes to the number of employees participating in telecommuting and alternative work is a result of changes in workforce size, a reclassification of positions, or an expansion of telecommuting and alternative work opportunities and the number of employees approved and denied telecommuting and alternative work eligibility. The bill also requires the Department of Human Resource Management to review and publish on its website the statewide telecommuting and alternative work schedule policy every two years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica L. Anderson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 927 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB554)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB554ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB554)
- Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute
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