Del. Rod Willett

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Charles Lorraine Cabell. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to officially recognize his contributions. The measure has been passed by both the House and Senate and awaits final approval. Such resolutions are symbolic and do not affect government operations or public funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Victoria Reid Argabright. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. The legislation serves as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions and legacy within the state. No direct actions or obligations are imposed on individuals or organizations by this measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Charles Martin Caravati, Jr., M.D., a medical professional, through a commemorative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions. The measure has been passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action.

Maddy summaryThis bill commemorates the life of Joseph Towler Knox, a historical figure in the state. It designates a specific date or event to honor his contributions, though the exact details of the commemoration are not specified in the provided text. The legislation requires no new funding or policy changes and serves primarily as a symbolic recognition. Once passed, it will likely be recorded in the state's official records without altering existing laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the life of Harry Hudnall Ware III, M.D. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally recognize his contributions. The measure has been passed by both the House and Senate and is awaiting final approval. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and honors the veterans who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their military service. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support for the commendation.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of the Honorable Gerald Edward Connolly, a former state official. It serves as a commemorative resolution to recognize his contributions and legacy within the state government. The measure does not create new laws or policies but instead formally acknowledges his service. It was passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends schools in Virginia that participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, a federal program that provides free breakfast and lunch to all students in qualifying schools. The legislation does not create new funding or policy changes but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of these schools' achievements in serving their student populations. It directly affects school administrators, staff, and students in Virginia who benefit from the Community Eligibility Provision by highlighting their contributions to school nutrition programs. The bill is a ceremonial measure intended to honor rather than alter existing educational policies or funding structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Virginia Youth Poet Laureate through a commendation resolution. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the program's contribution to youth arts and culture. The measure passed both the House and Senate by voice vote without requiring further legislative action.

Mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards; comparative analyses; report; emergency regulations. Directs the Department of Health to issue regulations that include quantitative network adequacy standards for timely access to care, travel time, and geographical distance that are at least as stringent as those imposed for qualified health plans and qualified dental plans. The bill amends the definitions of "mental health services" and "substance abuse services" for the purposes of health insurance coverage. The bill requires health carriers to submit all comparative analyses prepared pursuant to federal law to the Bureau of Insurance on the date and frequency as specified by the Bureau and includes additional information to include in such submission. Under the bill, the Bureau may impose a penalty not to exceed $100,000 for a noncompliant or insufficient comparative analysis or require a carrier to remove, revise, or remedy noncompliant treatment limitations. The bill also amends the contents of the annual report submitted by the Bureau to the General Assembly to cover enforcement efforts with respect to the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.The bill authorizes the Bureau to promulgate regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of the bill and directs the Department of Health to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill directs the Department of Human Resource Management to evaluate the impact of the proposed changes to the provisions of the bill related to health insurance. The provisions of the bill related to health insurance have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 524.