Sen. Kannan Srinivasan

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 366) formally commends Leanne Eyler for her contributions, without imposing any legal requirements or altering policies. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative recognition. The bill passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in February 2025 and is now enrolled as a formal commendation. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 371) is a ceremonial resolution commending Hoda Kotb, a well-known television host and co-anchor, for her contributions. It does not create any legal requirements or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's appreciation through a formal statement. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect and passed unanimously in both chambers.

Maddy summarySJ 359 is a symbolic resolution commending Keith H. Johnson for his contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or individual. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature by voice vote in February 2025 and was formally adopted. This type of bill serves only to express legislative recognition, with no substantive impact on state law or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 360) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Center for its work supporting individuals with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding programs. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws, funding, or regulations; it simply expresses legislative recognition of the center's community service. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2025 and will be recorded in the official legislative journals. As a commemorative measure, it does not affect any laws or require implementation.

Paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements; civil action. Requires the Virginia Employment Commission to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program with benefits beginning January 1, 2028. Under the program, benefits are paid to covered individuals, as defined in the bill, for family and medical leave. Funding for the program is provided through premiums assessed to employers and employees beginning January 1, 2027. The bill provides that the amount of a benefit is 80 percent of the employee's average weekly wage, not to exceed 120 percent of the state weekly wage, which amount is required to be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the statewide average weekly wage. The bill caps the duration of paid leave at 12 weeks in any application year and provides self-employed individuals the option of participating in the program.

Board of Pharmacy; Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; opioid treatment programs; mobile units; report. Directs the Board of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, to develop and implement a process by which opioid treatment programs can apply for and receive the necessary permissions and waivers to dispense opioid use disorder treatment medications from mobile units. The bill directs the Board to report to the Joint Commission on Health Care by November 1, 2025, on the status of and any barriers to the development and implementation of such process. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.

Local comprehensive plan; tiny homes; accessory dwelling units. Clarifies that the comprehensive plan prepared by a local planning commission and adopted by a local governing body may include the use of tiny homes and accessory dwelling units, defined in the bill, as part of any residential development and use designated within such plan. The bill contains technical amendments.

Seizure of moneys or other assets of value used in connection with or derived from financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. Permits a law-enforcement officer, an attorney for the Commonwealth, the Office of the Attorney General, or other interested party to seek a seizure warrant from a judge or petition a court for the seizure of moneys or other assets of value where there is suspected probable cause to conclude that a vulnerable adult is being financially exploited. The bill allows a court, upon motion of the complainant and for good cause shown, to order the release of all moneys or other assets of value. Any remaining moneys or other assets of value may also be released to the owner by the court with the consent of the attorney for the Commonwealth.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 280) is a procedural resolution commending the annual House-Senate basketball game held to raise funds for Massey Cancer Center. It directly recognizes the event's charitable purpose in supporting cancer care and research at Massey Cancer Center. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter policies, but formally acknowledges the game's benefit to the center. The bill was tabled in the Rules Committee on February 17, 2025.

Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. Establishes the Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to provide assistance to and advise the Department of Health on methods to support clinical research and implementation of treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression, major depressive disorder, and traumatic brain injury.