Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1911: Veterans' Services Protection Act; created, prohibited practices, penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1911 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterans' Services Protection Act; created, prohibited practices, penalty. Primary sponsor: Briana Sewell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Labor and Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Veterans' Services Protection Act; prohibited practices; penalty. Creates the Veterans' Services Protection Act to prohibit any person from receiving compensation for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting any individual regarding any veterans' benefits matter, as defined in the bill, except as permitted under federal law. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briana Sewell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Labor and Commerce
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
- Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1911)
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102143D