Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB228 — Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.

Last action — Incorporated by General Laws (HB870-Carroll) (Voice Vote)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by General Laws (HB870-Carroll) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  5. H Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB228)

  7. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101664D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB228 do?
Accountancy, Board of; licensing requirements, inactive and emeritus status.
Who sponsors HB228?
HB228 is sponsored by Joseph P. McNamara.
What is the current status of HB228?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB228?
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