Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 605: Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 605 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status. Primary sponsor: Mark Obenshain (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0235).
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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. This bill is identical to HB 870.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 (CHAP0235)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 235 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB605)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB605ER)
- Enrolled
- House Amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed House with amendment (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House as amended
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