HB157Introduced in the House of Delegates
Real Estate Board; an applicant for new real estate license to certify criminal history info.
Introduced by Holly Seibold, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Professions and occupations; regulation of real estate brokers, salespersons, and rental location agents; other powers and duties of the Real Estate Board; licensure; criminal history certification. Directs the Real Estate Board to promulgate regulations requiring an applicant for a new real estate license to certify his criminal history on his application. The bill further provides procedures for the Board to follow in granting licensure after applications are submitted but before criminal history is received. Finally, the bill directs the Board to require an applicant to certify on his license renewal application that he has no criminal history that he has not previously disclosed.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N) · February 5, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Guzman | 31 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | Yes |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 64 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102906D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB157)
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee General Laws
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