Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 849: Public school employees; suspension, notice and opportunity for a hearing.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 849 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public school employees; suspension, notice and opportunity for a hearing. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0233).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public school employees; suspension; notice and opportunity for a hearing. Provides that no school board employee shall be suspended without notice and, if applicable, an opportunity to be heard and amends current law to require any individual who has been so suspended, regardless of the length of the suspension, to continue to receive his then applicable salary unless and until the school board, after a hearing, determines otherwise. Under current law, such requirement only applies to any individual who has been suspended for a period in excess of five days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Cousins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (CHAP0233)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 233 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB849)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB849ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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