Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 268: Income tax, state; creates child tax credit.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 268 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax, state; creates child tax credit. Primary sponsor: Christie Craig (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Individual income tax; child tax credit. Creates a refundable individual income tax credit in taxable years 2027 through 2031 in an amount equal to that allowed for the corresponding federal child tax credit. Only one credit may be claimed for each qualifying child, as defined in the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Craig | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N)
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/26/2026 8:12 am)
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105129D