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VA HB514
VA HB514Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members transition to civilian life.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Veterans Services; benefit awareness and access; program. Establishes an outreach program to ensure military service members transitioning from military to civilian life, veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard, residents of the Commonwealth in the Armed Forces Reserves, and their family members can easily access federal, state, and local benefits and other programs and services available to them. The bill requires the outcomes of such program to be published in the annual report submitted to the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, the Governor, and the General Assembly.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new program within the Department of Veterans Services to improve awareness and access to benefits for military service members transitioning to civilian life, veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard, and residents of the Commonwealth serving in the Armed Forces Reserves, as well as their families. The program aims to ensure these individuals can easily find and utilize federal, state, and local benefits, along with other available programs and services. The outcomes of this outreach program, including specific initiatives and their results, will be reported annually to the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, the Governor, and the General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate General Laws and Technology Hearing (19:00:00 2/25/2026 Senate Room B, Room 306, General Assembly Building) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB514 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB514) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171130.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB514) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138804.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB514/text/HB514 |
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