Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 315: Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 315 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603).
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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. This bill is identical to HB 398.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 603 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB315ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315)
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
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