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VA SB590
VA SB590Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members transition to civilian life.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
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 program within the Department of Veterans Services to ensure that military service members transitioning to civilian life, veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard, and residents serving in the Armed Forces Reserves, along with their families, are aware of and can easily access federal, state, and local benefits and services. The program will involve collaboration with various agencies and service providers to achieve this goal. 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
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB590 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB590/text/SB590 |
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