Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 270
State parks; access for veterans; free entry and discounted services.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Thomas C. Wright, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
State parks; access for veterans; free entry and discounted services. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a Veteran's Passport that entitles the bearer to (i) enter state parks in the Commonwealth without the payment of a parking or admission fee and (ii) receive a 50 percent discount on camping and swimming fees, picnic shelter rentals, and other Department-provided equipment rentals. Current law provides that such free entry and discounted services are available only to veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent and have been issued a Disabled Veteran's Passport by the Department.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB270) - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100037D