HB4191Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to providing child care generally
Introduced by Bob Fehrenbacher, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.
Where it stands
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 533) · March 13, 2026
32
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | No |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | No |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Finance
Introduced in House
To House Finance
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 284)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 285)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 532)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 533)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/18/2026
Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal
Became law 4/2/2026
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
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