HR 233 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops.

This bill formally recognizes and honors the 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops for their service during the Civil War. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial resolution to acknowledge their historical contributions. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is intended to preserve the legacy of these soldiers.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving extensive formatting adjustments and the addition of official session headers. The substantive policy content, including the historical commendation of the 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops and the resolution to present a copy to the reformed regiment, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was altered to include official session headers and status labels (Introduced vs. Enrolled) with significant whitespace and alignment changes.

The list of legislative patrons (co-sponsors) was removed from the text, which is standard practice as the enrolled version is the final official record without sponsor lists.

The identifier 'HR233ER' was added to denote the enrolled status of the bill.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House (HR233ER)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108173D

lower

1 primary · 23 co-sponsors