# Virginia HJ492: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).

Virginia HJ492, Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference)., is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Israel D. O'Quinn (Republican); status failed, last action 2025-02-05 (Left in Privileges and Elections) (as of 2026-10-17).

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- As of: 2026-10-17
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HJ492
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference).
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-15
- Last action: 2025-02-05, Left in Privileges and Elections
- Sponsor: Israel D. O'Quinn (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (5 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work. Provides that it is unlawful for any person, corporation, association, or the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person because of such person's membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Israel D. O'Quinn (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | 5 | 3 | 1 |

## Actions (5)

- 2025-02-05: Left in Privileges and Elections (House)
- 2025-01-28: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N) (House)
- 2025-01-27: Assigned PE sub: Constitutional Amendments (House)
- 2025-01-15: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections (House)
- 2025-01-15: Presented and ordered printed 25104827D (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-01-15: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1020817.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1020816.PDF)

## Related bills

- HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care. (adopted)
- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1020817.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1020816.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HJ492-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).