SJ 189 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund.

This bill formally establishes the Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund to honor and support the families of service members who have been injured. It authorizes the creation of a designated fund to provide recognition and assistance to these families without imposing new taxes or spending requirements. The legislation serves as a commemorative measure rather than a substantive policy change, focusing on official acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by wounded service members and their loved ones.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version with significant formatting changes, including removal of patron names and session metadata, while preserving the core legislative text that commends the Families of the Wounded Fund on its 20th anniversary. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with no modifications to funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements.

TECHNICAL

Removed patron names (McDougle, DeSteph, Diggs, Head, Mulchi and Sturtevant) and session metadata from the introduced version

Added extensive blank lines and spacing throughout the enrolled version

Changed header format from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with updated dates for Senate and House agreement

Adjusted text formatting and line breaks in the WHEREAS and RESOLVED clauses while maintaining identical substantive content

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ189ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109095D

upper

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors