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HB 340

Migrant labor camp permits; removes expiration date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marty Martinez

HB 340 eliminates expiration dates on Virginia migrant labor camp permits, allowing indefinite validity without mandatory renewal or compliance re-verification.

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Bill Summary · HB 340

Legislative bill overview

HB 340 removes the expiration date requirement for migrant labor camp permits in Virginia, allowing permits to remain valid indefinitely rather than requiring periodic renewal. The bill passed its subcommittee and full committee unanimously before its first reading in February 2026.

Why is this important

Migrant labor camps house temporary workers in agriculture, construction, and other seasonal industries. Permit expiration dates currently force periodic regulatory review and compliance verification. Removing this requirement affects oversight mechanisms for worker safety, sanitation, and housing standards in facilities that serve vulnerable populations with limited regulatory recourse.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight reduction: Eliminating expiration dates removes a built-in mechanism that forces permit holders to demonstrate continued compliance with safety and housing standards on a regular schedule
  • Worker protection concerns: Advocates may worry that indefinite permits reduce government touchpoints for inspecting conditions affecting migrant workers' health, safety, and rights
  • Industry burden vs. safety trade-off: Proponents likely argue renewal requirements create unnecessary paperwork for compliant operators, while critics counter that periodic review protects vulnerable workers from substandard conditions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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