Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability. Creates standards of responsible conduct for firearm industry members and requires such members to establish and implement reasonable controls regarding the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, and marketing of the firearm industry member's firearm-related products, as those terms are defined in the bill. Such reasonable controls include reasonable procedures, safeguards, and business practices that are designed to (i) prevent the sale or distribution of a firearm-related product to a straw purchaser, a firearm trafficker, a person prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law, or a person who the firearm industry member has reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk of using a firearm-related product to harm themselves or unlawfully harm another or of unlawfully possessing or using a firearm-related product; (ii) prevent the loss of a firearm-related product or theft of a firearm-related product from a firearm industry member; (iii) ensure that the firearm industry member complies with all provisions of state and federal law and does not otherwise promote the unlawful manufacture, sale, possession, marketing, or use of a firearm-related product; (iv) prevent the installation and use of an auto sear on firearm-related products; and (v) ensure that the firearm industry member does not engage in an act or practice in violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill also provides that a firearm industry member may not knowingly create, maintain, or contribute to a public nuisance, as defined in the bill, through the sale, manufacturing, importing, or marketing of a firearm-related product. The bill creates a civil cause of action for the Attorney General or a local county, city, or town attorney to enforce the provisions of the bill or for any person who has been injured as a result of a firearm industry member's violation to seek an injunction and to recover costs and damages. The bill also allows the Attorney General to issue a civil investigative demand if he has reasonable cause to believe that any person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in any violation of such standards of responsible conduct.
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Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Brad Hughes, a specific individual, for unspecified contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies, as it is a purely ceremonial resolution. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and serves as an official recognition rather than a legislative action with enforceable provisions.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 185) honoring Jane Pasolli Edmondson, recognizing her contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature in March 2026 as a formal tribute. It serves solely to commemorate her life and legacy without any substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJ 182) honors the life and contributions of Jane Kamps Strauss through a formal legislative expression of respect. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations, nor does it affect any individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial recognition. The measure passed unanimously in both the House and Senate in March 2026, as documented in its legislative actions. It is a standard commemorative resolution with no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 165 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thomas Bulova of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). It formally recognizes his service and life through a legislative expression of respect. This resolution directly affects no individuals or policies, as it has no legal effect beyond the symbolic act of commemoration. The bill passed both the House and Senate in early March 2026 as a non-binding gesture of tribute.
Maddy summaryHJ 153 is a ceremonial resolution passed by both the House and Senate in February 2026 to honor the life of Sincere B. Allah. It does not create any new laws or affect policy, as it is a symbolic gesture without legislative substance. The resolution simply expresses recognition and tribute to the individual, with no concrete policy changes or affected parties. Such resolutions are common for commemorating individuals' contributions and are typically non-binding.
Maddy summaryHJ 131 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn for his service. It does not create any new laws or affect policies, as it is a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House (by voice vote) and Senate (by voice vote) in February 2026. This type of resolution honors individuals without implementing substantive changes.
Maddy summaryHJ 170 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Horace Christopher Belcher, with no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents. It expresses legislative recognition of his life and contributions but does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any individuals or groups. The resolution follows standard procedural steps for commemorative measures, having been presented and laid on the Speaker's table. As a non-binding tribute, it has no practical policy consequences.
Maddy summaryHJ 177 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Honorable Barry D. Knight, a former state official. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it solely commemorates his life and service. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures. This type of resolution does not create law or affect any legal rights or obligations.
Permit requirements for data centers; emission limits for certain engine-generator sets. Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from issuing an air permit for any application submitted for a data center on or after July 1, 2026, unless the emission limit for each engine-generator, defined in the bill, established by such permit is equal to or less than the emissions achieved by a Tier 4 equivalent engine-generator.