Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 120: Warehouse distribution center; requirements, protection of employees, civil penalty, civil action.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 120 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Warehouse distribution center; requirements, protection of employees, civil penalty, civil action. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Carroll Foy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (5-Y 8-N 2-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Protection of employees; warehouse distribution center requirements; civil penalty; civil action. Provides that a warehouse employer, as defined in the bill, that violates the bill's provisions shall be liable to an impacted warehouse employee, as defined in the bill, for certain remedies, damages, and other relief as specified in the bill. The bill requires a warehouse employer to provide each warehouse employee a written description of each performance standard to which such employee is subject and of any potential adverse employment action that may result from such employee's failure to meet such performance standard. The bill prohibits a warehouse employer from taking an adverse action against a warehouse employee for such employee's use of a bathroom facility. The bill provides that a warehouse employer that violates the bill's provisions relating to warehouse employees is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (5-Y 8-N 2-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB120)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100654D