Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2016: Veterans; provision of copies of vital records.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2016 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterans; provision of copies of vital records. Primary sponsor: Chris Obenshain. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Incorporated by Health and Human Services (HB2748-Laufer) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Veterans Services; provision of copies of veteran vital records. Requires the Board of Health to provide a copy of a veteran's vital records to the Department of Veterans Services upon the Department's request when a veteran or his surviving spouse requires a certified copy of a vital record to obtain service-connected benefits. This bill was incorporated into HB 2748.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bryce Reeves | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Health and Human Services (HB2748-Laufer) (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2016)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102880D