Why 4/5: The bill removes a mechanism for fee reduction and introduces new potential costs for regulatory violations, directly impacting the financial burden on many small businesses.
This bill removes the requirement for Virginia's professional regulatory boards to reduce licensing fees when they accumulate excess revenue, potentially leading to higher or more stable fees for small businesses over time. Additionally, it allows these boards to charge small businesses up to $1,500 for administrative costs related to investigations and disciplinary actions if a violation is found.
Substitute adopted
Committee substitute printed 26109027D-S1
Third reading
Read third time
Update
Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (69-Y 26-N 0-A)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB796)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB796ER)
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Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB796)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House