HB398
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 10, 2026
House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Chief Patron:
Charniele Herring (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103448D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB398)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
