Del. Shelly Simonds

Issuance of writ of vacatur for victims of human trafficking. Amends the procedure that allows victims of human trafficking, defined in the bill, to file a petition of vacatur in circuit court to have certain convictions vacated and the police and court records expunged for such convictions. This bill incorporates HB 2227 and is identical to SB 1460.

Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square or building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exemptions; public institutions of higher education; penalty. Permits the governing board of a public institution of higher education to adopt a policy prohibiting the carrying of any firearm, ammunition, or components or combination thereof within any building owned or operated by such public institution of higher education. The bill allows such policy to include security measures that are designed to reasonably prevent the unauthorized access of buildings that are open to the public. Finally, the bill exempts certain activities, defined in the bill, operated at public or private institutions of higher education from any policy created by a governing board. This bill is identical to SB 1182.

High school diploma seal of biliteracy; designation as high-demand industry workforce credential for certain purposes. Requires the Board of Education to include on its list of industry workforce credentials its diploma seal of biliteracy and to consider such seal to be a high-demand industry workforce credential for the purpose of satisfying graduation requirements and determining and calculating high school student readiness in its school accountability system.

Board of Wildlife Resources; creel limits; blue catfish. Requires the Board of Wildlife Resources to amend regulations to remove the one-fish daily limit for blue catfish longer than 32 inches in the Commonwealth.

Department of Education; model memorandum of understanding; counseling from school counselors by way of telehealth. Provides that the model memorandum of understanding developed by the Department of Education for partnerships with community mental health services providers or school-based telehealth providers shall include procedures allowing for students to receive counseling from school counselors by way of telehealth. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness in the Commonwealth and is identical to SB 1370.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 750) is a symbolic resolution commending Virginia Union University for its contributions to education and the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by voice vote on February 18, 2025, and is now formally recorded. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding legal effect.

Maddy summaryHR 717 is a ceremonial resolution commending Vienna Youth Soccer for its community service. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a symbolic honor recognizing the team's contributions. The bill passed the House unanimously via voice vote on February 18, 2025, and requires no further action to become law. This type of resolution is common for acknowledging local organizations but has no binding effect.

Maddy summaryHR 752 is a ceremonial House resolution commending the artist Shaboozey for their contributions to music. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the House's appreciation through a formal statement. The bill passed unanimously by voice vote in the House on February 18, 2025, and was engrossed as HR752ER. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups of people.

Maddy summaryHR 753 is a non-binding resolution that formally commends Penelope Nowell-Shortt for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a ceremonial recognition. The bill passed the House of Representatives by voice vote on February 18, 2025, and was later engrossed. This type of resolution typically honors individuals for community service or achievements without legal effect.

Maddy summaryHR 747 is a ceremonial resolution commending Gale Allen Harvey for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through concrete action. The bill serves solely as a symbolic expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond the formal commendation.