Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
HJ 492: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 492 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the Virginia House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference). Primary sponsor: Israel O'Quinn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Privileges and Elections.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work. Provides that it is unlawful for any person, corporation, association, or the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person because of such person's membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel O'Quinn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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 Privileges and Elections
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned PE sub: Constitutional Amendments
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Presented and ordered printed 25104827D