Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB590 — Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members transition to civilian life.

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 14, 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

Establishes a program to improve awareness and access to benefits for military service members transitioning to civilian life.

This bill creates a program aimed at helping military service members understand and access the benefits available to them as they transition to civilian life. It focuses on enhancing awareness and facilitating access to these resources.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that military service members transitioning to civilian life may receive greater support in accessing their available benefits.

Summary

Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members transition to civilian life.

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 (14-Y 0-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  4. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  5. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101454D

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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"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 General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Continued to next session in 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
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Not Voting
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB590 do?
Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members transition to civilian life.
Who sponsors SB590?
SB590 is sponsored by Mark J. Peake.
What is the current status of SB590?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB590?
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