Real Estate Board; licensees may assist in translation of real estate documents.
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SB 528 — Real Estate Board; licensees may assist in translation of real estate documents.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 87 (effective 7/1/18)
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides that if a party to a real estate transaction requests translation of a contract or other real estate document from the English language to another language, a real estate licensee may assist such party in obtaining a translator or may refer such party to an electronic translation service and that, in doing so, the licensee shall not be deemed to have breached any of his obligations as a real estate licensee or otherwise become liable for any inaccuracies in the translation. The bill provides that a licensee shall not charge a fee for such assistance or referral. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill SB 528 now specifies that real estate licensees can assist clients with translating documents related to real estate transactions. They can prepare contracts and refer clients to translation services, but they are prohibited from charging a fee for this assistance. This change matters because it clarifies the role of licensees in helping non-English speaking clients, ensuring they can access necessary services without worrying about potential legal repercussions.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104552DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2101.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations;
528 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 25, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2101.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to professions and occupations;
----------[S Patron528] PriorApproved to Engrossment--Senator Mason ---------- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[ The licensee shall not charge a fee for such assistance or referral.
] In doing so, the licensee shall not be deemed to have breached any of his obligations under this chapter or otherwise become liable for any inaccuracies in the translation.
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB528ER) View text Current html February 22, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18104552D-E html January 25, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104552D html January 09, 2018
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 87 (effective 7/1/18)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 5, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 26, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18104552D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB528E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104552D
Sponsors
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
Show all 147 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Hurst | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Rodman | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Turpin | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Jones, S.C. | — | Yea |
| Ayala | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Fariss | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Gooditis | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Marshall | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Garrett McGuire | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Joshua E. Thomas | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 528 do?
- Provides that if a party to a real estate transaction requests translation of a contract or other real estate document from the English language to another language, a real estate licensee may assist such party in obtaining a translator or may refer such party to an electronic translation service and that, in doing so, the licensee shall not be deemed to have breached any of his obligations as a real estate licensee or otherwise become liable for any inaccuracies in the translation. The bill provides that a licensee shall not charge a fee for such assistance or referral. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 528?
- SB 528 is sponsored by Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
- What is the current status of SB 528?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 528?
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