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VA HB406
VA HB406Workers' compensation; disability of law-enforcement officer, spousal wage replacement, report.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Workers' compensation; disability of law-enforcement officer; spousal wage replacement; report. Requires the employer of a law-enforcement officer who sustains a line of duty injury, as defined in the bill, to pay or cause to be paid to the spouse of such law-enforcement officer 66 percent of such spouse's average weekly wage during the previous three years, up to 80 percent of the average weekly wage of the Commonwealth, provided that certain requirements are met. The bill directs the Workers' Compensation Commission to establish an application review process for claims for spousal wage replacement pursuant to the bill's provisions by January 1, 2027. Certain provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a spousal wage replacement program for spouses of law-enforcement officers who are injured in the line of duty and require in-home care. The employer must pay the spouse 66 percent of their average weekly wage, up to 80 percent of the Commonwealth's average weekly wage, provided a treating healthcare provider recommends full-time in-home spousal care and the spouse reduces their work hours or takes unpaid leave to provide it. This compensation is capped at 12 weeks or until a full-time caregiver is hired and is reduced by any wages the spouse receives. The bill also amends existing law to require spouses receiving this compensation to report any changes in employment or earnings, and it mandates that the Workers' Compensation Commission develop an application review process for these claims by January 1, 2027, with certain provisions of the bill also taking effect on that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406) (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB406 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1149135.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB406/text/HB406H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB406/text/HB406HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB406/text/HB406HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100878.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB406) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098508.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB406/text/HB406 |
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