Paid sick leave bill passes Virginia House of Delegates

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 668

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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In Virginia, companies decide whether or not they will offer paid sick days to their employees, because there is no state policy that sets a minimum for how much sick time employers must offer. After several years of attempts, legislation to require paid sick leave for workers cleared Virginia’s House of Delegates on Monday.

House Bill 5, by Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler, D-Virignia Beach, passed on a 63 to 35 vote.

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