Bill > HB1520

This bill expands employment preferences for military families by including spouses of active-duty service members in provisions that grant hiring and promotion advantages to veterans and disabled veterans, meaning those with a service-connected permanent and total disability. Specifically, it amends laws related to state and local government employment to allow employers to give preference to the "spouse of an eligible service member," defined as a full-time active duty member of any branch of the U.S. uniformed services. This means these spouses, like veterans, may receive a five or ten percent increase in their examination scores for state positions or be given preference during the selection process if they meet the job's requirements, and they will also have the right to inspect reasons for employment denial.

Justice, Labor and Employment

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1520