Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 208: Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 208 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters. Provides for State Corporation Commission licensing and regulation of all-lines adjusters investigating, negotiating, or settling property, casualty, or workers' compensation claims for insurers or for self-insurers. The bill prohibits a person from acting as an all-lines adjuster without first obtaining a license from the Commission and requires all-lines adjusters to comply with standards of conduct and continuing education requirements. The bill also allows the Commission to suspend or revoke licenses under certain conditions. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB208)
- Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100955D