HJ 103 is a ceremonial resolution commending Saint Martin's Parish for its contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the legislature, with no direct impact beyond expressing appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive provisions or implementation mechanisms.
HJ 91 is a joint resolution celebrating the life of Gladys Mae West. It does not create new laws or affect specific policies, but formally honors her contributions through a legislative resolution. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate on January 30, 2026, with no recorded opposition.
HJ 78 designates September 2026 and every subsequent September as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Virginia. This commemorative resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the month to raise public awareness about pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease affecting residents. The bill directly affects Virginians by encouraging community education and support efforts during this designated month. It is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change with concrete regulatory or financial provisions.
This ceremonial resolution designates the spring equinox in 2026 and each subsequent year as "Nowruz" (Persian New Year) in Virginia. It does not create new laws or affect residents' rights, but formally recognizes this cultural observance for state purposes. The bill is purely symbolic, establishing a date for official acknowledgment rather than implementing policy changes. It has advanced through committee review and was unanimously reported to the full House.
Day of Remembrance for Victims of Lynching in Virginia. Designates April 13, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as a Day of Remembrance for Victims of Lynching in Virginia. This resolution is a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission.
HJ 89 is a symbolic resolution designating May 9, 2026, and every year thereafter, as Long QT Syndrome Awareness Day in Virginia. It does not create new laws or affect individuals directly; instead, it formally recognizes the need for public awareness about Long QT Syndrome, a rare heart condition. The bill’s sole mechanism is the annual designation of this specific date for educational and commemorative purposes within the Commonwealth. This resolution has advanced through committee stages but remains a non-binding commemorative measure.
Assisted living facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms. Permits residents of assisted living facilities to have electronic monitoring devices placed in their rooms. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as the use of a surveillance device with a fixed position video camera or audio recording device, or combination thereof, that is installed in a resident's room and broadcasts or records activities or sounds occurring within the confines of the room. The bill contains several provisions establishing the requirements for the placement and utilization of any such electronic monitoring device in any resident's room, including requirements relating to ensuring that residents or their legal representatives and residents' roommates or their legal representatives consent to the placement and utilization of electronic monitoring devices in their rooms. The bill directs the Virginia Department of Social Services to promulgate regulations consistent with the bill, and the provisions of the bill become effective when such regulations become effective.
Undue influence; presumption in actions contesting validity of certain trust or instrument. Provides that, in an action contesting the validity of a trust or trust instrument, where a presumption of undue influence arises, the fact finder shall presume that the undue influence was exerted over the decedent unless evidence leads the fact finder to determine that the decedent did intend for the real or personal property to be conveyed or transferred as indicated. Current law applies this presumption of undue influence only to actions contesting the validity of a will.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. Requires the Commonwealth Council on Aging to advise the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies for reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors and promoting volunteer engagement.
Electric utilities; high energy demand customers; demand flexibility programs; reports. Directs Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to file a petition with the State Corporation Commission by January 15, 2027, for approval of voluntary demand flexibility programs that apply to high energy demand customers, as defined in the bill. The bill requires the Commission to consider all forms of demand flexibility and other specific factors in approving each such program. The bill directs each cooperative that serves one or more high energy demand customers to establish a voluntary demand flexibility program for such customers by January 1, 2029. Under the bill, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are required to file status reports on their demand flexibility programs with the Commission three years after initial program approval and every three years thereafter. Additionally, in 2028 and annually thereafter, the Commission is required to submit information summarizing the status and performance of such programs as part of an existing report. This bill is identical to HB 284.
Witness impeachment evidence designation; review process. Provides a review process when the attorney for the Commonwealth designates a law-enforcement officer as a witness with a witness impeachment evidence designation within certain time frames specified in the bill. The bill defines "witness impeachment evidence designation" as a determination that is made by or a designation that is created by the attorney for the Commonwealth relating to a law-enforcement officer who has engaged in conduct that meets the requirements for disclosure in a criminal prosecution according to the Constitution of the United States for any criminal prosecution in which the officer is a participant. The bill prohibits a law-enforcement officer from being discharged, disciplined, or threatened with discharge or discipline solely due to the designation of such officer as a witness with a witness impeachment evidence designation.
Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Adds a handgun shooting class or course that teaches (i) efficient, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home; (ii) state laws pertaining to handguns; and (iii) proper handgun storage techniques to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit. The bill removes the requirement that such a training course must be conducted by the National Rifle Association or the United States Concealed Carry Association. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly.
