(SB995)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto Senate Bill 995, which mandates additional coursework on fair housing and appraisal bias for new applicants seeking licensure as real estate appraisers.

Virginia has already taken meaningful steps to ensure fairness in real estate appraisals, such as through House Bill 284 from 2022, which includes continuing education requirements that address fair housing and appraisal bias.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.