Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateVirginiaIntroduced
SB 629: First-time home buyer savings plan; townhouses, principal limits.
Kannan Srinivasan
SB 629 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
First-time home buyer savings plan; townhouses; principal limits. Includes townhouses in the definition of single-family residence for purposes of the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Plan Act. The bill also increases (i) the aggregate amount of principal that can be contributed to a first-time home buyer savings account from $50,000 to $100,000 and (ii) the limit on the amount of principal and interest or other income on the principal that may be retained in such an account from $150,000 to $200,000.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases maximum principal contributions to $100,000
- Raises maximum account retention limit to $200,000
- Expands eligibility definitions to include townhouses
Risks
- Potential reduction in state tax revenue from contributions
- Increased tracking complexity for financial institutions
- Limits primarily benefit those with higher disposable income
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Expands homeownership pathways for townhouse residents
- Modernizes home-buyer savings incentives to match market reality
- Promotes long-term community stability through homeownership
Risks
- Does not directly address underlying housing affordability issues
- May widen the gap between savers and non-savers
- Relies on individual wealth accumulation rather than direct subsidies
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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Analysis basis
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Implementation may create administrative burdens for financial institutions managing these accounts.
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