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VA HB1123

VA HB1123
Income tax, state; credit for certain health care providers.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
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)

Last Action

Left in Finance (on 02/18/2026)

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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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