Maddy summaryHJ 518 is a ceremonial resolution commending Brody Dawyot for his contributions. It passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was approved on March 18, 2025. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group or legislation.
Maddy summaryHJ 519 is a ceremonial resolution commending Pat B. Huber for their contributions. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations, nor does it affect any individuals or groups through legislative action. The bill simply expresses formal recognition and appreciation through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect or practical impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryHJ 520 is a ceremonial resolution commending Sandra Davis for her contributions. It does not create new laws, impose obligations, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate as a symbolic gesture of recognition. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.
State plan for medical assistance services and health insurance; pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Directs the Board of Medical Assistance Services to amend the state plan for medical assistance services to include a provision for payment of medical assistance for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) that includes payment for treatment using antimicrobials, medication, and behavioral therapies to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.The bill also requires each insurer proposing to issue individual or group accident and sickness insurance policies providing hospital, medical and surgical, or major medical coverage on an expense-incurred basis; each corporation providing individual or group accident and sickness subscription contracts; and each health maintenance organization providing a health care plan for health care services to provide coverage for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of PANDAS and PANS. The bill requires such coverage to include coverage for treatment using antimicrobials, medication, and behavioral therapies to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.The bill prohibits an insurer, corporation, or organization from (i) denying or delaying the coverage of PANDAS or PANS because the enrollee previously received treatment or because the enrollee was diagnosed with or received treatment for his condition under a different diagnostic name, including autoimmune encephalopathy; (ii) limiting coverage of immunomodulating therapies for the treatment of PANDAS or PANS in a manner that is inconsistent with the treatment guidelines developed by a consortium convened for the purposes of researching, identifying, and publishing best practice standards for diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS or PANS that are accessible for medical professionals and are based on evidence of positive patient outcomes; (iii) requiring a trial of therapies that treat only neuropsychiatric symptoms before authorizing coverage of immunomodulating therapies for the treatment of PANDAS or PANS; or (iv) denying coverage for out-of-state treatment if the service is not available within the Commonwealth. This bill is a recommendation of the Health Insurance Reform Commission.
Maddy summaryHJ 511 is a commemorative resolution passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025 to honor the late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it formally recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights. The resolution was adopted without debate or committee action, following standard procedure for symbolic legislative actions. This is a purely ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution commending the Roanoke Star, a historic landmark in Roanoke, Virginia. Passed by both the House and Senate in January 2025 with voice votes, it formally honors the landmark's cultural and historical significance. The resolution has no legal effect, does not change laws, and does not directly affect any individuals or policies. It serves as a ceremonial gesture of recognition by the state legislature.
Maddy summaryHJ 502 establishes a committee to commission a portrait of Governor Glenn Youngkin for display in the Virginia Capitol building. The bill creates a specific process for selecting and creating the portrait, with the committee responsible for overseeing the artwork's production. This procedural measure directly affects the Capitol's display arrangements and does not change any laws or impact constituents. It is a commemorative resolution requiring no legislative action beyond the portrait's placement.
Maddy summaryHJ 479 is a symbolic resolution commending the Community Foundation of the New River Valley for its work in the region. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any legal rights or obligations. The resolution formally recognizes the foundation's contributions through a legislative expression of appreciation. It passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in early 2025, with no further action required. This is a purely ceremonial gesture with no policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 438 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Glenvar High School girls' soccer team for their achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Virginia General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate in early 2025 and requires no further action to take effect. This type of resolution formally acknowledges a group's accomplishments without imposing any legal obligations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the American Friends of Lafayette for their work promoting historical connections between the U.S. and France, but contains no policy changes or funding. It is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation without creating new laws or obligations. The bill passed both chambers unanimously as a symbolic gesture. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this resolution beyond the recognition offered.
