HB270
State parks; access for veterans; free entry and discounted services.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 27, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB270)
Chief Patron:
Tommy Wright (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100037D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
- 01/20/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 01/27/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB270)
