HB 1268 VA
Veterans' Services Protection Act; created, prohibited practices, penalty.
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Summary
This bill would establish the Veterans' Services Protection Act to protect veterans from deceptive or fraudulent practices in the provision of veterans' services. Veterans' services include assistance with VA benefits, disability claims, housing, healthcare, and other support programs. The act would prohibit certain deceptive or unfair practices by vendors or service providers targeting veterans. Penalties would be imposed on violators under Virginia's consumer protection laws.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614, 59.1-615, and 59.1-616, relating to Veterans' Services Protection Act; prohibited practices; penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- Amy J. Laufer Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102481D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Rules · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 27, 2026 Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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