HB 2431: Attorneys; preliminary proof of education required of applicant for Virginia Bar examination.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Attorneys; preliminary proof of education required of applicant for Virginia Bar examination. Allows individuals who have received a master's or doctoral degree from an institution of higher education accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and studied law for three years, consisting of not less than 18 hours per week for at least 40 weeks per year, (i) in the office of an attorney practicing in the Commonwealth, whose full time is devoted to the practice of law, or (ii) with a retired circuit court judge who served the Commonwealth as a circuit court judge for a minimum of 10 years to sit for the Virginia Bar examination.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 18, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0039)
2. March 18, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 39 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 22, 2025Signed by President
6. February 20, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2431)
7. February 19, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 19, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2431ER)
9. February 19, 2025Enrolled
10. February 17, 2025Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
11. February 17, 2025Read third time
12. February 14, 2025Passed by for the day

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