Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 715: Labor and employment; collective bargaining by certain constitutional officers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 715 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Labor and employment; collective bargaining by certain constitutional officers. Primary sponsor: Patrick Hope (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB1263-Tran) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Labor and employment; collective bargaining by certain constitutional officers. Permits the employees of any sheriff within certain localities to organize, form, join, or assist a labor union or employee organization and collectively bargain and enter into a collective bargaining agreement with their locality with respect to matters relating to the supplementation of salary and benefit compensation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“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 (HB1263-Tran) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103745D