Today, Virginia House Democrats passed SB1 to raise Virginians’ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. Previously, House Democrats passed HB1 – delivering on their commitment to build an Affordable Virginia where working people can live and thrive. This legislation now heads to Governor Spanberger’s desk.
“Raising the minimum wage is about people,” said Delegate Jeion Ward, Patron of HB1. “Virginians are working full-time, even double shifts, and still struggling to keep the lights on. Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028 isn’t just an economic necessity – it’s a moral obligation. No one who works full-time in Virginia should struggle to afford their basic needs.”