SB199

Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.

Complete·5/20/26

Virginia SB199 mandates paid sick leave for employees, including accrual, use, and protections against retaliation.

Virginia SB199 establishes a paid sick leave policy for employees, requiring accrual of one hour per 30 hours worked, with a cap of 48 hours per year. Employees can use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury, or health condition, preventive care, or to care for a family member with a similar condition. The bill also covers absences related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Employers must not retaliate against employees for using paid sick leave or participating in related investigations.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Labor and Commerce Hearing

Feb 12

7:00 PM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing

History

May 20

Approved by Governor-Chapter 1129 (Effective 7/1/2027)

May 20

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1129)

Apr 22

Senate

Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)