A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 21, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-376, relating to contraception; right to access.
K-12 schools and institutions of higher education; student participation in women's sports; civil cause of action. Requires each interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic team or sport sponsored by a public school, or any other school that is a member of the Virginia High School League, or by a public institution of higher education to be expressly designated as one of the following based on the biological sex of the students who participate on the team or in the sport: (i) males, men, or boys; (ii) females, women, or girls; or (iii) coed or mixed if participation on such team or sport is open to both males and females. The bill requires that the biological sex of any student seeking to participate on such an expressly designated team be affirmed by a signed physician's statement. The bill prohibits any such team or sport that is expressly designated for females from being open to students whose biological sex is male. The bill prohibits any government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization from entertaining a complaint, opening an investigation, or taking any other adverse action against any such school or institution of higher education based on a violation of the provisions of the bill and creates a cause of action for any school or institution of higher education that suffers harm as a result of a violation of the bill. Finally, the bill creates a civil cause of action for any student who suffers harm as a result of a knowing violation of a provision of the bill by a school or institution or as a result of the student's reporting a violation of a provision of the bill by a school, institution, athletic association, or organization.
Assault and battery of law-enforcement officer; definition of law-enforcement officer; penalty. Adds officers of the Virginia Marine Police to the definition of law-enforcement officer, which means that the punishment for committing an assault and battery on such an officer who is engaged in the performance of his public duties is elevated from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony, with a six-month mandatory minimum term of confinement.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 265) is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the life of John Andrew Brown. It does not create any new policies, allocate funding, or affect any individuals or groups. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic tribute with no substantive legislative impact.
Maddy summarySJ 256 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Rappahannock High School baseball team for their achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely offers symbolic recognition through a formal statement by the legislature. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in January 2025 and was formally enrolled as a record of this commendation.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 257) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dorothy Belle Scates Langmack. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's recognition of her life and contributions. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House in January 2025.
State Air Pollution Control Board; regulations; low-emissions and zero-emissions vehicle standards. Repeals the State Air Pollution Control Board's authority to implement low-emissions and zero-emissions vehicle standards that apply to vehicles with a model year of 2025 and later.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 191) formally commemorates the life of Malcolm Tecumseh Custalow, Jr. It is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Senate with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or groups. The bill serves solely to honor his memory through official recognition, with no legislative action or funding attached. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 190) honoring Charlotte Hall Hutt. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's recognition of her life and contributions. It was passed unanimously by the Senate on January 16, 2025, and is purely symbolic.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 210) that formally honors Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the first Black governor of Virginia (1990-1994). It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic expression of respect for Wilder's historical service. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on January 16, 2025. It directly recognizes Wilder's legacy but has no binding effect or practical impact on legislation or constituents.
