Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1520 — Spouse of an eligible service member; employment and economic opportunities.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  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 is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill aims to enhance employment opportunities for spouses of eligible service members.

This legislation focuses on improving job and economic opportunities specifically for spouses of service members. It recognizes the unique challenges they face in the job market due to frequent relocations and provides potential solutions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that military families may find it easier for spouses to secure stable employment.

Summary

Military - spouse employment and economic opportunities.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 40.1-27.2, 2.2-2903, 15.2-1509.

  • 40.1-27.2

    "Eligible service member" means a full-time active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services of the United States.

    Inserts “"Eligible service member" means a full-time active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services of the United States.”.

  • 40.1-27.2

    , the spouse of an eligible service member

    Inserts “, the spouse of an eligible service member”.

  • 2.2-2903

    or spouse of an eligible service member,

    Inserts “or spouse of an eligible service member,”.

  • 2.2-2903

    , or spouse of an eligible service member

    Inserts “, or spouse of an eligible service member”.

  • 2.2-2903

    or spouse of an eligible service member

    Inserts “or spouse of an eligible service member”.

  • 2.2-2903

    or spouse of an eligible service member

    Inserts “or spouse of an eligible service member”.

  • 2.2-2903

    or spouse of an eligible service member

    Inserts “or spouse of an eligible service member”.

  • 2.2-2903

    or spouse of an eligible service member,

    Inserts “or spouse of an eligible service member,”.

  • 2.2-2903

    or she

    Inserts “or she”.

  • 2.2-2903

    "Eligible service member" means a full-time active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services of the United States.

    Inserts “"Eligible service member" means a full-time active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services of the United States.”.

  • 15.2-1509

    , status as the spouse of a full-time active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services of the United States,

    Inserts “, status as the spouse of a full-time active duty member of any branch of the uniformed services of the United States,”.

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

  5. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  6. Presented and ordered printed 26106170D

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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Subjects

veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1520 do?
Military - spouse employment and economic opportunities.
Who sponsors HB 1520?
HB 1520 is sponsored by Madison Whittle.
What is the current status of HB 1520?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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