SB 828 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Motion picture production; increases aggregate cap on tax credit, extends sunset.

SB 828 would have increased the annual spending cap for motion picture production tax credits from $250 million to a higher amount and extended the program's expiration date from 2026 to 2028. This bill directly affected film and television producers in the state who rely on these tax credits to offset production costs. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee but was stricken (withdrawn) at the sponsor's request on January 27, 2026, meaning it did not advance further.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26106173D
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Lamont Bagby
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