Bills affecting Veteran / service member in Virginia — 2026 session

Children of active duty service members or veterans; in-state tuition eligibility.

Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers, eligibility.

Advanced practice registered nurses; authorization to practice without a practice agreement, etc.

Income tax, state; credit for surviving spouse's real property taxes.

Suicide Prevention Program; created, deaths by suicide of veterans or military service members.

State parks; access for veterans; free entry and discounted services.

Toll facilities; free use to certain disabled veterans.

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

License plates, special; recognition of those lost or injured in military service, fees.

Service member community members; medical care facilities, health care equity.

Honor Guard Grant Program; Department of Veterans Services to establish.

Vehicle registration fees; disabled veterans.

Income tax, state; subtractions, uniformed services and foreign service retirement benefits.

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

Online portal; Commissioner of Department of Veterans Services to develop and maintain.

Spouse of an eligible service member; employment and economic opportunities.

Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Act; fund and council established, report.

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

Disabled Veterans Family Passport; established, free entry into state parks and discounted services.