Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 7: High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 7 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: High school graduates; Dept. of Workforce Dev. & Advancement to study optional service year program. Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; high school graduates; optional service year program; report. Requests the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, in collaboration with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, to determine the feasibility of creating an optional service year program for recent high school graduates in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Helmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| J.J. Singh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“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 Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100409D