Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 951: Income tax, state; removes certain sunsets for standard deduction, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 951 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax, state; removes certain sunsets for standard deduction, etc. Primary sponsor: Ryan McDougle (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB782-Suetterlein) (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Income tax; certain sunset repeals. Removes the sunset for the standard deduction in the amount of $8,500 for individuals and $17,000 for married individuals that is currently set to expire beginning in taxable year 2026, and revert back to $3,000 for individuals and $6,000 for married individuals. The bill also removes the taxable year 2026 sunset for the partially refundable earned income tax credit that an individual or married individuals may claim in an amount equal to 15 percent of the federal earned income tax credit claimed for federal earned income tax purposes and removes the taxable year 2026 sunset for the elective income tax on pass-through entities. This bill was incorporated into SB 782.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDougle | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Christie Craig | Co-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
- Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB782-Suetterlein) (15-Y 0-N)
- Impact statement from TAX (SB951)
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102297D