Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 772: Adult and Dislocated Worker funds; minimum allocation requirement waived.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 772 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adult and Dislocated Worker funds; minimum allocation requirement waived. Primary sponsor: Virgil Thornton (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0219).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult and Dislocated Worker funds; minimum allocation requirement waived. Authorizes the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to waive the 40 percent allocation requirement of certain funding under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 for a local workforce development board that submits a request for a waiver and demonstrates that the board is unable to meet the requirement due to (i) a lack of available training providers in the local workforce development area, (ii) a lack of demand for training services among eligible participants, or (iii) other extraordinary circumstances. The bill requires the Department to develop and publish a process for the application and approval of such waivers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Thornton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Katrina Callsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Margaret A. Franklin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lily V. Franklin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave Marsden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Garrett McGuire | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0219)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 219 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB772)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB772ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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