Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1: Minimum wage; increases incrementally to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Minimum wage; increases incrementally to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028. Primary sponsor: Louise Lucas (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0351).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Minimum wage. Increases the minimum wage incrementally to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028. The bill codifies the adjusted state hourly minimum wage of $12.77 per hour that is effective January 1, 2026, and increases the minimum wage to $13.75 per hour effective January 1, 2027, and to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2028. Effective January 1, 2029, and annually thereafter, the bill requires the minimum wage to be adjusted to reflect increases in the consumer price index. This bill is identical to HB 1.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lamont Bagby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jennifer Boysko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Dave Marsden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Stella Pekarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Russet Perry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Danica Roem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Aaron Rouse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Scott Surovell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 (CHAP0351)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 351 (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 (SB1)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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