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Category: General Assembly

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Which New Laws Affect VRS?

May 2025

Our legislative summary covers the 2025 laws enacted that affect VRS-administered plans and benefits.

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Stay on Top of All VRS-Related Legislation This Session

February 2025

During each General Assembly session VRS tracks legislation that will affect benefits, policies and procedures.

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Monitor 2025 Legislation Affecting VRS Benefits, Starting January 14

January 2025

Track active House and Senate bills that may affect VRS policy and benefits.

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Which New Laws Affect VRS?

May 2024

Our legislative summary covers the 2024 laws enacted that affect VRS-administered plans and benefits.

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Track All VRS-Related Legislation

February 2024

Monitor our legislation tracker for bills that affect VRS benefits, policies and procedures.

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Announcements

January 2024

2024 General Assembly Session; DCP Record Keeper Transition; IRS Contribution Limits; Employer Training

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General Assembly Considers Bills That Impact VRS

February 2023

Several bills would have an impact on VRS, including changes to return-to-work rules and hazardous duty benefits.

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General Assembly Session Opens January 11

January 2023

The 2023 Virginia General Assembly gets underway Wednesday, January 11, for a scheduled 30-day session. You can track all VRS-r...

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