Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 228: Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 228 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status. Primary sponsor: Joe McNamara (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Incorporated by General Laws (HB870-Carroll) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Accountancy; licensing requirements; inactive and emeritus status. Directs the Board of Accountancy to establish "Inactive" and "Emeritus" CPA license statuses for licensees who no longer provide services to the public or services to or on behalf of an employer. The bill requires the Board to develop guidelines to provide active and inactive licensees additional clarity governing the manner in which such licensees should reference autobiographical and biographical information with respect to their CPA licensure to remain historically accurate and compliant with the law and relevant regulations. The bill directs the Board of Accountancy to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 General Laws (HB870-Carroll) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB228)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101664D