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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Hours of work for paid firefighters. Provides that the Department of Fire Programs shall encourage employers to implement work schedules that do not require any paid firefighter's normally scheduled shifts to exceed 42 hours per workweek.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Fire Programs to encourage employers of paid firefighters to adopt work schedules where a firefighter's regular shifts do not exceed 42 hours per week, while still allowing employers to use work periods between seven and 28 days to calculate overtime pay for fire protection employees, as long as these periods are consistent and not changed to avoid paying overtime.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Michael Feggans (D)*,
Katrina Callsen (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1333 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1333) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096452.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1333/text/HB1333 |
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