SB315Introduced in the Senate
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
Introduced by Adam Ebbin, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A) · February 26, 2026
38
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100649D
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 2-N 2-A)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate
Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315)
Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (19-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26108164D-H1
Read second time
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read third time
committee substitute agreed to
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Passed House with substitute (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB315ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB315)
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 603 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603)
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