Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1018: Veterans & Defense Affairs, Sec. of; study to recommend plan to guide legislation rel. to veterans.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1018 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterans & Defense Affairs, Sec. of; study to recommend plan to guide legislation rel. to veterans. Primary sponsor: Atoosa Reaser (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs; work group; report. Directs the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs to convene a work group every four years to study and develop recommendations for implementing a statewide strategic plan to guide legislation and budget decisions relating to veterans in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the work group to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoosa Reaser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105302D