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VA HB354
VA HB354Online portal; Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services to develop and maintain.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services; powers and duties; online portal. Requires the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services to develop and maintain an online portal to connect veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard, and Virginia residents in the Armed Forces Reserves who qualify for veteran status, and their immediate family members, to available resources, programs, and services in the Commonwealth and provide a means to submit electronic applications for such resources, programs, and services. The bill requires the online portal to collect, maintain, use, disseminate, and safeguard personal information in compliance with state and federal law.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services to create and manage an online portal that will link veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard, and Virginia residents serving in the Armed Forces Reserves who are eligible for veteran status, along with their immediate family members, to various resources, programs, and services available in the Commonwealth, and will also allow for electronic submission of applications for these offerings. The portal will be responsible for collecting, storing, using, sharing, and protecting personal information in accordance with both state and federal laws. This initiative aims to improve access to and the application process for vital support systems for Virginia's military community.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB354 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB354) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1107806.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB354/text/HB354 |
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