Virginia · HB20

An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.9, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees.

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Sponsors: 12
Votes: Apr 8
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Minimum wage; farm laborers or farm employees. </b>Eliminates the exemption from Virginia's minimum wage requirements for persons employed as farm laborers or farm employees. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, and is identical to SB 121.</p>

Progress

IntroducedDec 22, 2025
Sent to committeeDec 22, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 27, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 27, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 11, 2026
PassedFeb 12, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 13, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 23, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 9, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 30, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Became lawApr 8, 2026

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