HB 270 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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

Summary
State parks; access for veterans; free entry and discounted services. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a Veteran's Passport that entitles the bearer to (i) enter state parks in the Commonwealth without the payment of a parking or admission fee and (ii) receive a 50 percent discount on camping and swimming fees, picnic shelter rentals, and other Department-provided equipment rentals. Current law provides that such free entry and discounted services are available only to veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent and have been issued a Disabled Veteran's Passport by the Department.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
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Jan 9, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Tommy Wright
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