Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB208 — Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill regulates and licenses all-lines adjusters for property and casualty insurance.

This legislation focuses on creating regulations and licensing requirements for adjusters who handle property and casualty insurance claims. It aims to ensure that all-lines adjusters meet specific standards in their work.

Summary

Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB208)

  3. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)

  5. S Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

  6. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100955D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reported from Commerce and Labor and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Not Voting
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 10 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10500
Total 10500
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

finance health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB208 do?
Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters.
Who sponsors SB208?
SB208 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph.
What is the current status of SB208?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB208?
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