Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1305: Regulatory boards; powers and duties, disciplinary action, dismissal.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1305 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulatory boards; powers and duties, disciplinary action, dismissal. Primary sponsor: May Nivar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 772 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Professions and occupations; powers and duties of regulatory boards; disciplinary action; dismissal. Permits regulatory boards to take a disciplinary case against a licensee under advisement, defer a finding in such case, and dismiss such action upon terms and conditions set by the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation. The bill additionally clarifies that regulatory boards may take such actions as well as other disciplinary actions and monetary penalties by including a reference to such disciplinary actions and monetary penalties among the listed powers of certain regulatory boards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Nivar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 772 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1305)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1305ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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