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HB 2210

Real Estate Board; membership, qualifications.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Kilgore

HB 2210 modifies Virginia Real Estate Board membership qualifications; unanimously adopted with Governor's recommendations incorporated.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0654)
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Bill Summary · HB 2210

Legislative bill overview

HB 2210 modifies the membership requirements and qualifications for Virginia's Real Estate Board. The bill appears to have undergone revisions based on the Governor's recommendations and was ultimately adopted with unanimous support in both chambers.

Why is this important

The Real Estate Board regulates licensing and conduct standards for real estate professionals in Virginia, affecting thousands of agents, brokers, and consumers. Changes to board composition or member qualifications directly influence how the industry is overseen and what expertise guides regulatory decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Board composition balance: Changes to membership requirements could affect whether the board adequately represents different stakeholder interests (individual agents, brokers, consumers, public members)
  • Qualification standards: Modified qualifications might either raise barriers to board service or potentially lower professional standards for appointees
  • Industry influence vs. public protection: Adjustments could shift the balance between allowing industry expertise on the board and ensuring independent consumer protection oversight

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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