Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 315
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam P. Ebbin
Cosponsors (3)
- Christie New Craig (Republican)
- Angelia Williams Graves (Democratic)
- Bryce E. Reeves (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS PASSED
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; prohibited practices; penalties. Creates the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act to regulate the practices of persons seeking to receive compensation for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting any individual regarding any veterans' benefits matter, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. This bill is identical to HB 398.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:02 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 Senate | Concur House Substitute R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 House | H VOTE: | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 19, 2026 House | Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate | Passage R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 23, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 21, 2026 Senate | Reported from General Laws and Technology | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Apr 13, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603) - Apr 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 603 (effective 7/1/2026) - Mar 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315) - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Signed by President - Mar 2, 2026 · House
Signed by Speaker - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB315ER) - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315) - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A) - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Passed House with substitute (91-Y 5-N 0-A) - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Engrossed by House - committee substitute - Feb 24, 2026 · House
committee substitute agreed to - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Read third time - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar - Feb 23, 2026 · House
Read second time - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Committee substitute printed 26108164D-H1 - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (19-Y 0-N) - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Read first time - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Placed on Calendar - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 0-A) - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Engrossed by Senate - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 2-N 2-A) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100649D