Virginia becomes first Southern state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 645

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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After Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed twin bills on Monday, Virginia is now on track to establish a paid family and medical leave program by 2028. The new law builds on the governor’s campaign promises and several years of work by state lawmakers who have long championed the measure.

Senate Bill 2 by Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, and House Bill 1207 by Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, will allow workers to take up to …

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