Del. Rae Cousins

Maddy summaryHJ 703 is a ceremonial resolution commending Deborah D. Oswalt for her contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups legally. The bill passed both the House and Senate by voice vote and was formally adopted by the legislature. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses official recognition without implementing any concrete policy change.

Maddy summaryHJ 699 is a commemorative resolution honoring Cheryl Hydrick Guedri. It formally celebrates her life and contributions, as passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups; it is purely ceremonial.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial joint resolution (HJ 701) honoring the life of Joan Woltz Robins. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it simply expresses the legislature's commemoration of her life. The resolution passed the House on February 18, 2025, and the Senate on February 20, 2025, and was formally adopted as passed on March 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HJ 656) commending Anne Cochrane Pace for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for Pace's work and was unanimously agreed to by both the House and Senate in February 2025. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding legal effect.

Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial joint resolution (HJ 705) honoring Thomas Knapp Stone. It formally celebrates his life and contributions through a legislative expression of tribute. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in early 2025 with no substantive policy changes or affected parties. It serves solely as a commemorative statement with no binding legal effect.

Maddy summaryHJ 709 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Joseph Haynes Monk. It formally recognizes and celebrates his life and contributions, with no policy changes or direct impact on individuals or regulations. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in early 2025, becoming an official legislative expression of commemoration.

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fee disclosure statement. Requires landlords subject to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to include on the first page of a written rental agreement an itemization of all charges to the tenant that comprises (i) the security deposit, (ii) the amount of rent due per payment period pursuant to the lease period, and (iii) any additional one-time charges due prior to the commencement date of the rental agreement or that will be included in the first rental payment. Current law requires such landlords to provide a description of any rent and fees to be charged to the tenant in addition to the periodic rent. The bill also requires that such rental agreement contain the following statement immediately above such itemized list: "No additional security deposits or rent shall be charged unless they are listed below or incorporated into this agreement by way of a separate addendum after execution of this rental agreement." The bill applies to rental agreements that are entered into, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.

Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; special enrollment period for pregnancy. Requires the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange to establish by January 1, 2026, a special enrollment period for a pregnant qualified individual to enroll in a qualified health plan at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.

Student health and safety; responsibility to contact parent of student at imminent risk of suicide; provision of suicide prevention materials required. Requires any person licensed as administrative or instructional personnel by the Board of Education (the Board) and employed by a local school board who in the scope of his employment has reason to believe, as a result of direct communication from a student, that such student is at imminent risk of suicide to, in addition to contacting at least one of such student's parents to provide notice of the student's mental state, provide to the parent materials on suicide prevention that (i) shall include information on the requirements set forth in current law relating to the safe storage of firearms in the presence of minors and (ii) may include guidance on best practices and strategies for limiting a student's access to lethal means, including firearms and medications. The bill requires any such materials on suicide prevention to be selected in accordance with the guidelines developed by the Board pursuant to applicable law and to include materials that have been pre-approved for such use by the Board.