Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2112: Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2112 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties. Primary sponsor: Charniele Herring (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. 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.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Kelly Fowler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Candi Mundon King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Holly Seibold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Vivian Watts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“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 (4-Y 3-N)
- Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2112)
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103239D