Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 964: Collective bargaining; individual home care providers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 964 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Collective bargaining; individual home care providers. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Carroll Foy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 24, 2025): Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB917-Surovell) (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.
Collective bargaining; individual home care providers. Establishes within the Department of Medical Assistance Services the Virginia Home Care Authority to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the services of home care programs in the Commonwealth. The bill authorizes individual providers, as defined in the bill, to select an exclusive bargaining representative and to collectively bargain with the Virginia Home Care Authority regarding matters including wages, benefits, and all terms and conditions of employment that are within the Authority's control. The bill's provisions do not become effective unless legislation is enacted in the Commonwealth authorizing public employees to engage in collective bargaining. This bill was incorporated into SB 917.
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
- Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB917-Surovell) (15-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102917D