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HB 1919

Workplace violence policy; required for certain employers, civil penalty.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark and 3 co-sponsors

Vetoed bill requiring Virginia employers with 50+ workers to adopt written workplace violence prevention policies with civil penalties for violations.

House sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · HB 1919

Legislative bill overview

HB 1919 would have required certain Virginia employers to establish and maintain written workplace violence prevention policies, with civil penalties for non-compliance. The bill applied to employers with 50 or more employees and aimed to standardize safety protocols across mid-to-large organizations.

Why is this important

Workplace violence has significant costs—affecting worker safety, productivity, and healthcare expenses. Mandatory policies create consistent standards and documentation that can help prevent incidents and protect both employees and employers legally.

Potential points of contention

  • Business burden: Employers argued the mandate creates compliance costs and administrative overhead, particularly for companies already operating safety programs informally
  • Veto rationale: The Governor's veto suggests concerns about state overreach or that existing occupational safety frameworks were deemed sufficient
  • Specificity questions: Unclear whether the bill's requirements were prescriptive enough to be actionable or too vague to enforce consistently across diverse industries

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

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