Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 993: Real estate brokers, salespersons, and rental location agents; exemptions.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 993 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Real estate brokers, salespersons, and rental location agents; exemptions. Primary sponsor: Angelia Graves (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0466).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; real estate brokers, salespersons, and rental location agents; exemptions. Clarifies that the provisions related to real estate brokers, salespersons, and rental location agents shall not apply to any person employed by a licensed real estate broker for and on behalf of the owner of any real estate or the improvements thereon that the licensed broker has contracted to manage for the owner if the actions of such employee are limited to (i) accepting and signing broker-approved rental agreements, state or federal required disclosures, and any documents required for compliance with Virginia Fair Housing Law related to such rental transaction and (ii) accepting security deposits, periodic rent, and other payments contracted for in the rental agreement for such real estate. The bill contains technical amendments. This bill is identical to HB 2557.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelia Graves | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 (CHAP0466)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 466 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB993)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB993ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Passed House with substitute (94-Y 0-N)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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