Bugliotti bondholders sue Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds

Bugliotti bondholders sue Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds

Virginia HB60 prohibits insurance discrimination based on PrEP use

Virginia General Assembly enacted HB60, prohibiting life and health insurers from refusing to insure, limiting coverage, or charging different rates based solely on an individual's use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. The bill passed the Senate 40-0 on February 26, 2026, and was signed by the Governor as Chapter 12 (CHAP0012). The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption Extension for Disabled Veterans

Virginia HB94 extends the existing vehicle registration fee exemption for disabled veterans and their unremarried surviving spouses to include vehicles with standard passenger license plates, not just disabled veteran special license plates. The bill was enacted on March 31, 2026, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Health Insurance Tobacco Surcharge Eliminated

Virginia HB220 eliminates the authority of health carriers to vary premium rates based on tobacco use, removing the previous 1.5x surcharge cap for tobacco users. The bill applies to individual and small group health benefit plans entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support (81-16 in House, 40-0 in Senate) and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Revisions for Accelerated Clean Energy Buyers

Virginia enacted HB369 on March 31, 2026, revising renewable energy portfolio standard conditions for Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia. The law permits accelerated clean energy buyers to contract for renewable energy certificates (RECs) from qualifying resources while exempting them from certain non-bypassable cost assignments based on their proportional REC usage. The bill, identical to SB 598, takes effect July 1, 2026.

Virginia Electric Cooperatives Virtual Power Plant Authorization

Virginia General Assembly enacted HB562, authorizing electric cooperatives to establish and implement virtual power plant programs. The bill defines virtual power plants as aggregations of distributed energy resources operated in coordination to provide grid services. Electric cooperatives may now offer incentives to residential customers for battery storage devices and must evaluate demand optimization methods. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Electronic Income Tax Filing Requirements for Employers

Missouri HB1919 passed modifying provisions requiring employers to file Missouri income tax returns electronically. The bill passed the House 149-1 on April 2, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session. Sponsored by Rep. Mike McGirl (R), the legislation transitions employer income tax filing from paper to mandatory electronic submission.

Establishes definition of assessment value for real property

Missouri House Bill HB2415 passed on January 7, 2026, establishing a statutory definition of 'assessment value' for real property assessment purposes. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Dean Van Schoiack and referred to the Special Committee on Property Tax Reform before passage.

Failed Bill: Independent Living Facility Referrals

Missouri House Bill HB2463 failed to pass during the 2026 Regular Session. The bill would have created provisions relating to referrals to independent living facilities and long-term care facilities. Sponsored by Rep Phil Amato, the bill was reported 'Do Not Pass' by the House on April 2, 2026, with a vote of 3 ayes to 6 noes.

Missouri House Bill 2658 modifies electronic communications

Missouri House Bill 2658 passed on April 2, 2026, modifying provisions relating to electronic communications. Sponsored by Representatives Costlow, Murray, and Wilson, the bill passed the House after committee review and amendments were adopted.