Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 228
Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joseph P. McNamara (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Stacey Annie Carroll
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Board of Accountancy; licensing requirements; inactive and emeritus status. Directs the Board of Accountancy to establish "Inactive" and "Emeritus" CPA license statuses for licensees who no longer provide services to the public or services to or on behalf of an employer. The bill requires the Board to develop guidelines to provide active and inactive licensees additional clarity governing the manner in which such licensees should reference autobiographical and biographical information with respect to their CPA licensure to remain historically accurate and compliant with the law and relevant regulations. The bill directs the Board of Accountancy to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 3, 2026 · House
Incorporated by General Laws (HB870-Carroll) (Voice Vote) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB228) - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on General Laws - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101664D