Special license plates; LUPUS AWARENESS. Authorizes the issuance of revenue-sharing special license plates for supporters of the Social Butterflies Foundation bearing the legend LUPUS AWARENESS.
Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract terms inconsistent with Virginia law. Provides that no public contract for information technology goods and services, as defined by the bill, may contain terms in conflict with Virginia law. The bill also provides that public contracts shall provide for the application of Virginia law and for jurisdiction in the state of Virginia regardless of the terms of the contract. The provisions of this bill only apply to a county, city, town, political subdivision, or public institution of higher education, or to a public body listed as an independent agency in the appropriation act, if its governing body has adopted such provisions as part of its procurement policies and procedures.
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.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; definitions; community land trust. Revises the definition of a community land trust to remove the requirement that a community housing development organization under such definition must have a corporate membership open to any adult resident or organization of a particular geographic area specified in the bylaws of the organization and that the organization's board of directors must include a majority of members who are elected by the corporate membership.
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 490 is a ceremonial resolution commending the life and contributions of John Lee Orrock. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's recognition and appreciation for Orrock's life, with no binding effect or implementation requirements. This type of resolution is standard for honoring individuals and has no practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.
Maddy summaryHJ 494 is a ceremonial resolution that expresses legislative appreciation for St. John's Church, a historic religious site. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The bill formally commends the church's historical significance through a symbolic gesture by the state legislature. Passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in early 2025, it has no practical impact beyond recognition.
Maddy summaryHR 481 is a House resolution commending Lawrence Douglas Wilder, Virginia's first Black governor and former lieutenant governor. It serves as a formal, symbolic recognition of his contributions to public service and leadership. The bill does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups; it is purely a ceremonial gesture. The resolution passed unanimously by the House on January 16, 2025, and was engrossed for final passage.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring Matthew Charles Obenshain. It does not create any new laws or affect policies; it simply expresses legislative recognition of his life. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Senate and House on February 20-21, 2025. It has no binding effect beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.
