VA HB1384 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 11 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-10 - Left in Commerce and Labor
Pending: House Commerce and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Securities Act; crowdfunding exemption. Creates an exemption from the securities, broker-dealer, and agent registration requirements of the Securities Act for an offer or sale of a security by an issuer, or an individual who represents an issuer in an offer or sale, for investments colloquially referred to as crowdfunding. To qualify for the exemption, the transaction is required to meet specific conditions, including the requirements of the federal exemption for intrastate offerings in §3(a)(11) of the Securities Act of 1933 and SEC Rule 147. The amount to be received for all sales of the security in reliance upon this exemption shall not exceed $2 million. The measure expires July 1, 2020.

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Title

Securities Act; exemption for crowdfunding.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-10HouseLeft in Commerce and Labor
2015-01-22HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2015-01-20HouseAssigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #2
2014-12-11HouseReferred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
2014-12-11HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100942D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
131514(n/a)See Bill Text

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