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A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-812 through 38.2-815, 38.2-1824, 38.2-1866, 38.2-1867, 38.2-1868.1, 38.2-1869, 38.2-1871, and 38.2-1873 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 18 of Title 38.2 an article numbered 4.2, consisting of sections numbered 38.2-1845.24 through 38.2-1845.42, relating to property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters. Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters. Provides for State Corporation Commission licensing and regulation of all-lines adjusters investigating, negotiating, or settling property, casualty, or workers' compensation claims for insurers or for self-insurers. The bill prohibits a person from acting as an all-lines adjuster without first obtaining a license from the Commission and requires all-lines adjusters to comply with standards of conduct and continuing education requirements. The bill also allows the Commission to suspend or revoke licenses under certain conditions. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.