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VA HB1291
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Wiley
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AI Summary
- Adds a new exemption to Virginia's professional geologist licensing requirements for officers, employees, agents, or contractors of the United States federal government when practicing geology solely in that capacity
- Amends § 54.1-2208.1 of the Code of Virginia, which governs the regulation and licensing of professional geologists
- Existing exemptions remain unchanged, including for licensed professional engineers, archeologists/chemists/geographers/oceanographers doing limited geological work, those working under a licensed geologist's supervision, and geologists certified before July 1, 2025
- The bill maintains the stated purposes of geologist licensing: upholding educational, experiential, and ethical standards; ensuring objectivity and reliability; and restricting association with illegal activities
Legislative Description
Geologists; regulations, exemptions.
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1291)
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws and Technology2/10/2026
General Laws: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process1/26/2026
General Laws1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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