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VA HB494

VA HB494
Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government, certain former federal employees.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia Personnel Act; hiring preference in state government; certain former federal employees. Establishes a preferred qualification for employment with the Commonwealth for any person who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency provided that such person meets all of the knowledge, skill, and ability requirements for the available position. The bill directs the Department of Human Resource Management, on or before January 1 of each year, to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly that includes the number of job applications submitted by candidates who self-identified as former federal employees, as well as the number of jobs offered to such candidates. The bill sunsets on January 21, 2029.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a hiring preference in Virginia state government for certain former federal employees who were terminated from their positions on or after January 1, 2025, due to federal budget reductions, initiatives from the federal Department of Government Efficiency, or other reasons unrelated to workplace misconduct or performance issues. This preference means that if a former federal employee and another applicant are substantially equal in qualifications for a state job, the former federal employee will be hired. The bill also requires the Department of Human Resource Management to track and report on the number of applications and hires made under this preference, and it will automatically expire on January 21, 2029.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Senate General Laws and Technology Hearing (19:00:00 2/18/2026 Senate Room B, Room 306, General Assembly Building) (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB494) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1168123.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From DPB (2/17/2026 1:16 pm) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1168517.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494EH2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB494) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143421.PDF
Delegate Guzman Amendments https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494AH1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494H2
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494HC4
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494HC3
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB494) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1129851.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494H1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494HC1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494HC2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB494) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093693.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB494/text/HB494
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