SB-283: As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg
Action Deferred In Senate Commerce And Labor Committee To 4/4/2017 on 04/03/2017
You have voted SB-283: As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62..
Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction [HB-2578]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting "as is" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of "as is" sales; to clarify that "as is" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal
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HB-2578: Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Folk
Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2017
You have voted HB-2578: Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction.
SB-237: As enacted, provides exceptions to the standard formula required for gasoline blended with ethanol; exceptions to remain in effect until ASTM incorporates changes to the vapor pressure maximums for ethanol blends after this act's effective date. - Amends TCA Section 47-18-1304.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey
Pub. Ch. 106 on 04/19/2017
You have voted SB-237: As enacted, provides exceptions to the standard formula required for gasoline blended with ethanol; exceptions to remain in effect until ASTM incorporates changes to the vapor pressure maximums for ethanol blends after this act's effective date. - Amends TCA Section 47-18-1304..
HB-336: Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2017
You have voted HB-336: Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans..
Relating to application of payments on consumer credit sale and loans [SB-344]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales and consumer loans. The bill also permits a lender to hold a partial or nonconforming payment in suspense until such time as a full payment can be applied.
SB-344: Relating to application of payments on consumer credit sale and loans
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump
Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 on 05/23/2017
Va Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence exempt.for presidents of higher ed. [SB-931]
[Education ]
[Data Privacy ]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence exemption for presidents of public institutions of higher education. Eliminates the working papers and correspondence record exemption for the president or other chief executive officer of any public institution of higher education in Virginia. The bill contains a technical amendment.
SB-931: Va Freedom of Information Act; working papers and correspondence exempt.for presidents of higher ed.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Petersen
Failed To Report (defeated) In General Laws And Technology (6-y 7-n) on 01/23/2017
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to meetings of public bodies. [HB-1540]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Ethics ]
[Libraries ]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); public access to meetings of public bodies. Revises FOIA's various open meeting exemptions relating to legal matters, litigation, certain museums, and the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority. The bill also (i) clarifies where meeting notices and minutes are to be posted, (ii) requires copies of proposed agendas to be made available, (iii) eliminates reporting to the Joint Commission on Science and Technology when a state public body convenes an electronic communication meeting, and
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HB-1540: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to meetings of public bodies.
Sponsored by: Rep. James LeMunyon
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0616) on 03/16/2017
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to records of public bodies. [HB-1539]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
[Pensions ]
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); public access to records of public bodies. Clarifies the definition of public record. The bill also (i) defines "personal contact information" that is excluded from FOIA's mandatory disclosure provisions in certain cases; (ii) clarifies that a requester has the right to inspect records or receive copies at his option; (iii) clarifies language in certain record exclusions under FOIA that certain records may be disclosed at the discretion of the custodian; (iv) consolidates the personnel record exclusion
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HB-1539: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to records of public bodies.
Sponsored by: Rep. James LeMunyon
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0778) on 04/05/2017
HB-120: As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Lynn
Rec. For Pass. If Am., Ref. To Calendar & Rules Committee on 03/29/2017
You have voted HB-120: As introduced, extends from 180 to 185 the number of days following cancellation due to a natural disaster of an event sponsored by a charitable organization that must elapse before ticket buyers forfeit refund of the purchase price. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 62..
Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties [HB-2371]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Housing ]
The purpose of this bill is to place upon the manufacturers of manufactured homes the duty to meet their obligations and responsibilities under the terms of the express warranties extended to the consumers in this state. The bill provides consumers additional remedies to enforce the warranties.
HB-2371: Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2017
Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers [HB-2327]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Insurance ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to define surprise bills, to protect consumers from surprise bills in certain circumstances, to require additional disclosures by health care providers, hospitals and insurers and to require insurers to develop an access plan with certain components for consumers, and establishing how surprise bills are to be handled in certain circumstances.
HB-2327: Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer
Filed For Introduction on 02/10/2017
Relating to pawnbrokers generally [SB-202]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
The purpose of this bill is to limit pawnbrokers from purchasing or receiving gift cards as a pawn.
SB-202: Relating to pawnbrokers generally
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump
Communicated To House on 04/08/2017
HB-334: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier
Read First Time on 02/15/2017
You have voted HB-334: Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties..
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc. [SB-839]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. This bill is identical to HB 1422.
SB-839: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Glen Sturtevant
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0016) on 02/17/2017
Permitting exclusion, modification or limitation of warranties in sale of used motor vehicles [SB-216]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting "as is" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of "as is" sales; to clarify that "as is" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal
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SB-216: Permitting exclusion, modification or limitation of warranties in sale of used motor vehicles
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump
To House Judiciary on 03/22/2017
Relating to disclaimers of warranties regarding used manufactured homes [SB-217]
[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug or alcohol test lawfully required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits.
SB-217: Relating to disclaimers of warranties regarding used manufactured homes
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Trump
To House Judiciary on 03/29/2017
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc. [HB-1422]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. Provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. This bill is identical to SB 839.
HB-1422: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hugo
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0011) on 02/17/2017