Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 915: Local taxation; tax extension for federal government shutdown.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 915 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local taxation; tax extension for federal government shutdown. Primary sponsor: Alfonso Lopez (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0239).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local taxation; extension for federal government shutdown. Allows a local governing body to provide an extension on personal property taxes owed by federal employees who are furloughed due to a federal government shutdown and essential federal employees who continue to work during such shutdown but do not receive immediate payment for such work as a result of such shutdown. The bill states that any such extension granted shall end and the taxes shall be due no later than 90 days following the reopening of the federal government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | 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 (CHAP0239)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 239 (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 TAX (3/11/2026 8:55 am)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB915ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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