HB 1216 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available.

Summary
Retaliatory action against employee prohibited; remedies available. Provides that a violation of certain provisions regarding retaliatory action against employees may be alleged in a court of competent jurisdiction within two years after the employer's most recent prohibited retaliatory action. The bill states that in such a case, treble damages may be awarded if such violation was willful.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
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Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Karrie Delaney
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