Uniformed Services Spouses Act
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Uniformed Services Spouses Act” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 14, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 15, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 17, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 20, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 6, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
16
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Senator SimonaireSenator BrooksSenator CarozzaSenator EllisSenator GallionSenator GileSenator SmithSenator WestSenator WatsonSenator AttarSenator FeldmanSenator HarrisSenator HesterSenator KaganSenator KramerSenator Washington, M.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489 (as of Aug 30, 2026).