HB12Introduced in the House of Delegates
Income tax, state; standard deduction.
Introduced by Joseph McNamara, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Income tax; standard deduction. Removes the sunset from and makes permanent the enhanced standard deduction amounts of $8,750 for single individuals and $17,500 for married individuals filing jointly. Under current law, the standard deduction is scheduled to revert to $3,000 for single individuals and $6,000 for married individuals filing jointly after taxable year 2026.
Where it stands
Left in Finance
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) · February 9, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Vivian Watts | 14 | Yes |
| Margaret Franklin | 23 | Yes |
| Chris Runion | 35 | No |
| Joseph McNamara | 40 | No |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 64 | Yes |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | 82 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103906D
Referred to Committee on Finance
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/17/2026 1:41 pm)
Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #3
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
Left in Finance
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