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VA HB130
VA HB130Workers' compensation; presumption of certain cancers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
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Introduced
01/02/2026
01/02/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Workers' compensation; presumption for certain cancers; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Expands the workers' compensation presumption of compensability for certain cancers causing the death or disability of certain employees who have completed five years of service in their position to include sheriffs or deputy sheriffs.
AI Summary
This bill expands workers' compensation benefits by creating a legal presumption that certain cancers are work-related for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who have served for at least five years, meaning their cancer-related deaths or disabilities will be presumed to be occupational diseases covered by workers' compensation unless proven otherwise. This provision is an addition to existing laws that already provide similar presumptions for firefighters, police officers, and other public safety personnel for various cancers and other health conditions. The bill specifically amends Section 65.2-402 of the Code of Virginia, which outlines these presumptions, by including sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in the list of professions covered under subsection C for specific cancer diagnoses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB130 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB130) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093939.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB130/text/HB130 |
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