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Americans for Tax Reform: New Payroll Tax, New Mandates: Virginia Democrats Target Employers
February 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 15, 2026:

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New Payroll Tax, New Mandates: Virginia Democrats Target Employers

Jack Baum

Virginia Democrats are advancing two massive workplace mandates in 2026: a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) program (SB 2 and HB 1207) and a statewide paid sick leave mandate (SB 199 and HB 5). Supporters describe these bills as "benefits," bu . . .

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