HB1 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage.

What is the status of HB1?

Chaptered as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0350) (April 8, 2026).

Jeion Ward (D, 87), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1?

On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1

Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia HB1: An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage.

Q: What does HB1 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage. [H 1] Approved April 8, 2026 1. That § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 40.1-28.10. Minimum wages. A. 1. Prior to May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage. 2. Beginning May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of his employees at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage or 75 percent of the Virginia minimum wage provided for in this section, whichever is greater. For the purpos.

Status: Chaptered, April 8, 2026

Minimum wage. Increases the minimum wage incrementally to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028. The bill codifies the adjusted state hourly minimum wage of $12.77 per hour that is effective January 1, 2026, and increases the minimum wage to $13.75 per hour effective January 1, 2027, and to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2028. Effective January 1, 2029, and annually thereafter, the bill requires the minimum wage to be adjusted to reflect increases in the consumer price index. This bill is identical to SB 1.

What the bill says

An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage. [H 1] Approved April 8, 2026 1. That § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 40.1-28.10. Minimum wages. A. 1. Prior to May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage. 2. Beginning May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of his employees at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage or 75 percent of the Virginia minimum wage provided for in this section, whichever is greater. For the purpos.

From the enrolled text, April 8, 2026:

An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage. [H 1] Approved April 8, 2026 1. That § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 40.1-28.10. Minimum wages. A. 1. Prior to May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage. 2. Beginning May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of his employees at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage or 75 percent of the Virginia minimum wage provided for in this section, whichever is greater. For the purposes of this subdivision "employee" means any person or individual who is enrolled in an established employer on-the-job or other training program for a period not to exceed 90 days which meets standards set by regulations adopted by the Commissioner. B. From [DELETED: May] [DELETED: 1,] [DELETED: 2021] January 1, 2026, until January 1, [DELETED: 2022] 2027, every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the greater of (i) [DELETED: $9.50] $12.77 per hour or (ii) the federal minimum wage. C. From January 1, [DELETED: 2022] 2027, until January 1, [DELETED: 2023] 2028, every employer shall pay to each of its …

Virginia HB1: An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage.

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