Virginia Public Procurement Act; certification for service disabled veteran-owned businesses, etc.

Also relevant to:Veteran / service member

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Plain-English Summary

Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; Virginia Public Procurement Act; certification for service disabled veteran-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses; participation requirements; penalty. Provides that the Director of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity may adopt regulations to implement certification programs for service disabled veteran-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses in the Commonwealth and adds such businesses to the definition of "S…

Source: OpenStates · fetched January 21, 2026

Who it affects

Veteran / service member

Businesses owned by service-disabled veterans and veterans will be eligible for certification programs, potentially increasing their participation in state procurement.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Veteran / service memberdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Businesses owned by service-disabled veterans and veterans will be eligible for certification programs, potentially increasing their participation in state procurement.
“Provides that the Director of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity may adopt regulations to implement certification programs for service disabled veteran-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses in the Commonwealth”· Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; Virginia Public Procurement Act; certification for service disabled veteran-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses; participation requirements; penalty.

What the Bill Does

Establishes certification programs for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses.
Allows the Director of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity to adopt regulations for these certification programs.
Adds these businesses to the definition of 'S...'

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