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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
State parks; access for veterans; free entry and discounted services. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a Veteran's Passport that entitles the bearer to (i) enter state parks in the Commonwealth without the payment of a parking or admission fee and (ii) receive a 50 percent discount on camping and swimming fees, picnic shelter rentals, and other Department-provided equipment rentals. Current law provides that such free entry and discounted services are available only to veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent and have been issued a Disabled Veteran's Passport by the Department.
AI Summary
This bill expands access to state parks for all veterans by establishing a Veteran's Passport, which will allow any individual who has served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and was honorably discharged to enter state parks without paying parking or admission fees, and to receive a 50% discount on services like camping, swimming, and equipment rentals. Previously, these benefits were only available to veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating who held a specific Disabled Veteran's Passport, but this bill broadens eligibility to any honorably discharged veteran who can provide proof of service through a military ID, a Department of Veterans Affairs health or identification card, or a state-issued driver's license or ID indicating veteran status. The bill also clarifies that veterans who already possess a Disabled Veteran's Passport can continue to use it indefinitely.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB270 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB270) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098386.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB270/text/HB270 |
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