Sen. Mamie Locke

Maddy summarySJ 44 is a non-binding legislative resolution commemorating the life of Marqueta Neal Tyson. It was unanimously agreed to by both the Senate (January 22, 2026) and House (January 26, 2026), and passed without legislative effect. This resolution serves only to honor Tyson's memory and has no impact on policy or affected individuals.

Maddy summarySJ 47 is a commemorative resolution honoring Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr., recognizing his life and contributions. It passed both the Senate (via voice vote on 2026-01-22) and House (on 2026-01-26) with no policy changes or direct impact on individuals or laws. The bill serves solely as a formal expression of respect and remembrance. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter any existing laws or affect any specific groups.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 45) honoring William M. Kline, Sr., with no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or laws. It passed both the Senate (via voice vote on 2026-01-22) and House (on 2026-01-26) as a non-binding tribute. The bill does not create new obligations, change regulations, or affect any group; it solely serves to recognize an individual's life. As a procedural resolution, it requires no implementation or enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 4) honoring William J. Martin. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations; it is a formal expression of recognition by the Senate. The resolution passed unanimously via voice vote on January 22, 2026, following its introduction on January 14. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects no individuals or groups through policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 5) commending the First Baptist Church of Midlothian for its community contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on January 22, 2026, with no substantive provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SJ 13) honoring Dana Fraley Gray. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's recognition and celebration of Dana Fraley Gray's life. It passed both the Senate and House in January 2026 with no further implementation required.

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill establishes the operating rules for the 2026 legislative session of the Senate. It sets internal procedures for how the Senate will conduct business during that session, such as committee assignments and scheduling. The bill was unanimously approved by the Senate on January 14, 2026 (40-0 vote). As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policies or affect the public.

Display of license plate; only rear plate required; exception. Permits every registered motor vehicle to display a single license plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles on the rear of the vehicle, except for tractor trucks, which shall display such license plate on the front of the vehicle. Current law requires license plates displayed on the front and rear of most such vehicles.

Board of Medicine; continuing education; unconscious bias and cultural competency. Directs the Board of Medicine to require unconscious bias and cultural competency training as part of the continuing education requirements for renewal of licensure. The bill specifies requirements for the training and requires the Board of Medicine to report the number of licensees who have successfully completed such training to the Department of Health and the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative. This bill is identical to HB 1649.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; state plan for medical assistance services; postpartum doula care; report. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to amend the state plan for medical assistance services to include a provision for payment for up to 10 doula visits, with up to four doula visits during pregnancy and up to six doula visits during the 12 months after the individual gives birth. The bill requires the Department to report to the Governor and General Assembly annually on the implementation and outcomes of the provision, and requires the first such report to be submitted by December 31, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 1614.