HB 398

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-398
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Appropriations; General Laws and Technology
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Herring
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0602)
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