Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 32: Denial or abridgement of the right to work; repeals certain provisions of the Code.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 32 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Denial or abridgement of the right to work; repeals certain provisions of the Code. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Carroll Foy (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Left in Commerce and Labor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Denial or abridgement of the right to work; repeal. Repeals the provisions of the Code of Virginia that, among other things, prohibit any agreement or combination between an employer and a labor union or labor organization whereby (i) nonmembers of the union or organization are denied the right to work for the employer, (ii) membership in the union or organization is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or (iii) the union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any such enterprise.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Danica Roem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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 Commerce and Labor
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100787D