Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 959: Income tax, state; retirement income of certain federal employees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 959 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax, state; retirement income of certain federal employees. Primary sponsor: Vivian Watts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Taxable income; subtractions; retirement income of certain federal employees. Establishes, beginning in taxable year 2026, an individual income tax subtraction for 20 percent of the retirement income of retirees covered under the federal Civil Service Retirement System.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Watts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Finance
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102461D