Del. Nadarius Clark

Maddy summarySJ 408 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the United States Army for its service. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or policies; instead, it expresses legislative recognition through a symbolic gesture. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and House in February 2025, with no substantive policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the expression of praise.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 387) is a ceremonial resolution commending Colonel Gary T. Settle for his service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond the formal recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by both the Senate and House in February 2025, becoming an official legislative expression of appreciation. It directly honors Colonel Settle but has no binding effect or practical impact on government operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 441) formally commends the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation for its work in the community. It expresses legislative support for the organization's efforts but does not impose any legal obligations or create new laws. The bill serves as a symbolic recognition of the Foundation's contributions, directly affecting no individuals or entities through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the expression of goodwill.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 434), not a policy bill. It formally commends Dr. William Ferguson Reid for his service, with no legal effect or impact on any individuals or policies. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses legislative recognition but does not create any new requirements or change existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Voices for Virginia's Children, an organization focused on child welfare advocacy. It formally recognizes the group's work through a symbolic gesture approved by both the Virginia Senate and House. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or programs. The measure serves only to honor the organization's contributions without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Secure storage of firearms; penalties. Creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who fails to securely store a firearm on any premises where such person knows, or reasonably should know, that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is, or is likely to be, present. The bill increases the penalty to a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm obtains such firearm. The bill includes certain exceptions and requires firearms dealers to post a notice stating firearm storage requirements and the penalty for improperly storing such firearms. The bill also creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who fails to report to law enforcement the theft or loss of a firearm from a vehicle and a Class 1 misdemeanor if another person obtains such firearm. Finally, the bill requires the Superintendent of State Police, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, to create a public awareness campaign on the importance of the secure storage of firearms by January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHJ 544 was a ceremonial resolution commending Ross A. Mugler, with no policy impact or affected parties beyond the individual honored. It was introduced in 2025, passed for a brief period, but ultimately failed to become law by February 22, 2025. Such resolutions typically express recognition without creating legal obligations or changes.

Unauthorized use of name, portrait, voice, likeness, or picture of any person; digital replica; civil liability; statute of limitations. Expands the existing ability for any person to maintain a suit in equity, including the accompanying remedies available, for the unauthorized use of his name, portrait, or picture for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade to include the unauthorized use of his voice or likeness. The bill also creates civil liability for a person who produces, distributes, or makes available the digital replica, defined in the bill, of a person's voice or likeness in an expressive audiovisual work or sound recording without prior written consent, with exceptions enumerated in the bill. The bill also extends the current statute of limitations for such civil suits from 20 years to 100 years after the death of such person.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 367) is a ceremonial resolution commending the 100th Infantry (Century) Division for its service during World War II. It has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or laws, as it is a formal expression of appreciation approved by both the Senate and House. The resolution passed unanimously through voice votes and was formally enacted on February 19, 2025. It serves solely to honor the division's historical contributions without altering any legal obligations or programs.

Maddy summarySJ 369 is a symbolic resolution commending children of the Shenandoah Valley for their contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations. The bill simply expresses formal recognition through a resolution passed unanimously by both the Senate and House. It directly affects no individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment. This is a procedural, non-binding expression of appreciation with no concrete policy changes.