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Virginia lawmakers this month began prefiling legislation they hope to pass in the 2026 General Assembly session.

Democrats, who will enjoy a trifecta, holding the governor’s mansion and majorities in both chambers of the legislature come January, have filed familiar bills on progressive policies such as raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028 and paid family and sick leave . Undeterred by Democratic majorities, some Republicans have begun to introduce legislation lowering taxes and expanding law enforcement powers.

Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have said budget constraints will be the most significant barrier in executing legislative priorities.

Here’s what’s on the legislative docket so far:

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