HB 1291

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 6, 2026.

Geologists; regulations, exemptions.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-1291
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee General Laws; General Laws and Technology
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-06
Business / Commerce Labor / Employment
Summary

Professions and occupations; regulation of geologists; exemptions. Exempts the practice of geology by any officer, employee, agent, or contractor of the United States of America when practicing solely as such from the licensing requirements for professional geologists.

Sponsor
Wiley
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-06 Status enacted
2026-04-06 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0282)
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