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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Income tax; credit for certain health care providers. Provides, for taxable years 2026 through 2030, a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for eligible health care providers, defined in the bill, who provide health care in an underserved community during the taxable year. The bill defines "underserved community" as an area within the Commonwealth identified by the Board of Health as medically underserved. The amount of the credit shall equal $5,000 if the eligible health care provider provided at least 1,600 hours of health care in an underserved community during the taxable year or $2,500 if the eligible health care provider provided at least 800 hours of health care in an underserved community during the taxable year. The bill provides that such providers shall only be allowed to claim such credit for two taxable years. The aggregate amount of credits allowable under the provisions of the bill shall not exceed $5 million per taxable year.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for eligible health care providers who offer services in medically underserved areas within the Commonwealth, as identified by the Board of Health. For taxable years between 2026 and 2030, providers can receive a $5,000 credit if they provide at least 1,600 hours of care in such a community, or a $2,500 credit for at least 800 hours. However, this credit is limited to two taxable years per provider, and the total amount of credits claimed annually cannot exceed $5 million, with applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The bill defines "eligible health care provider" broadly to include various licensed medical professionals, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health service providers, social workers, and veterinarians.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Virgil Thornton (D)*,
Jessica Anderson (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
Michael Jones (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Last Action
Left in Finance (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1123 |
| Finance Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1123/text/HB1123AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/31/2026 7:38 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1105392.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1123/text/HB1123 |
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