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VA HB1305

VA HB1305
Regulatory boards; powers and duties, disciplinary action, dismissal.


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Professions and occupations; powers and duties of regulatory boards; disciplinary action; dismissal. Permits regulatory boards to take a disciplinary case against a licensee under advisement, defer a finding in such case, and dismiss such action upon terms and conditions set by the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation. The bill additionally clarifies that regulatory boards may take such actions as well as other disciplinary actions and monetary penalties by including a reference to such disciplinary actions and monetary penalties among the listed powers of certain regulatory boards.

AI Summary

This bill allows regulatory boards, which are government bodies that oversee licensed professions and occupations, to take disciplinary cases against licensees under advisement, meaning they can temporarily pause a case. They can also defer a finding, essentially postponing a decision, and ultimately dismiss the case under specific terms and conditions set by the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation. This provides boards with more flexibility in handling disciplinary matters, in addition to their existing powers to take other disciplinary actions and impose monetary penalties.

Committee Categories

Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0772) (on 04/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Other Commerce
Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1305 01/16/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1305/text/CHAP0772 04/24/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1305) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213178.PDF 03/16/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1305/text/HB1305ER 03/14/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1305) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1114945.PDF 02/04/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1305/text/HB1305 01/16/2026
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