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VA HB157
VA HB157Real Estate Board; an applicant for new real estate license to certify criminal history info.
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require the Real Estate Board to create regulations for individuals applying for a new real estate license, such as brokers and salespersons. These regulations will mandate that applicants certify their criminal history on their application and provide proof they have requested their own criminal history record. The bill outlines procedures for the Board to follow: if an applicant states they have no criminal history, the license can be issued upon receiving the application and proof of the criminal history request; however, if a criminal history is later discovered, the license will be immediately suspended, and the applicant and their supervising broker will be notified within 10 days. This suspension process is exempt from the Administrative Process Act, which governs how state agencies make and enforce regulations, and can only be overturned by the Board through a formal decision. Additionally, the bill requires applicants to certify on their license renewal application that they have no undisclosed criminal history.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee General Laws (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB157 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB157) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100045.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB157/text/HB157 |
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