Driving while intoxicated; pre-conviction ignition interlock for certain offenders. Permits a first-time or second-time offender charged with driving while intoxicated to obtain an ignition interlock pre-conviction. The bill allows the installation period of time accrued by such offender prior to trial for the pending charge to count toward any (i) ignition interlock or restricted license period of time ordered by the court or (ii) restricted license, suspension, or revocation issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to relevant law. Current law prohibits the installation of an ignition interlock system until a court issues a restricted license. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program.
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Essential health benefits benchmark plan review; stakeholder work group. Requires that the stakeholder work group convened by the Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission for the essential health benefits benchmark plan review consist of members who possess demonstrated and acknowledged expertise in health benefit plan design, actuarial science, population health, patient advocacy, or advocating for or assisting enrollees in individual or small group health coverage. The bill requires the work group to consider factors including (i) coverage denial rates of benefits that are not covered under the current benchmark plan; (ii) the utilization of mandated benefits; (iii) the projected impact of a proposed mandate on the prevalence of medical need, the urgency of such medical need, and any disproportionate disease burden borne by different subpopulations; (iv) the projected cost of each proposed mandate; and (v) other data as determined by the work group. This bill is a recommendation of the Health Insurance Reform Commission.
Search warrants; electronic records; commercial enterprise; domestic and foreign corporations. Provides that, for the purposes of search warrants, "any object, thing, or person" includes electronic records stored within or outside the Commonwealth of a commercial enterprise, whether a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation, that is transacting or has transacted any business in the Commonwealth that constitute evidence of the commission of crime. The bill requires the affidavit for any search warrant issued for such records of a foreign corporation to contain a statement that the complainant believes such records are actually or constructively possessed by such foreign corporation and provides that, in order to comply with relevant law, any search of the records of a foreign corporation shall be deemed to have been made in the same place where the search warrant was issued.The bill establishes a procedure for the execution of a search warrant for such records or other information stored outside of the Commonwealth by a commercial enterprise, whether a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation, that is transacting or has transacted any business in the Commonwealth. The bill also provides that (i) for the purposes of responding to a subpoena served pursuant to relevant law, a foreign corporation transacting business in the Commonwealth that has a registered agent in the Commonwealth shall be deemed to have consented to service and (ii) the provisions of the bill are intended to reverse the holding in Yelp, Inc. v. Hadeed Carpet Cleaning, Inc., 289 Va. 426 (2015). Lastly, the bill directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science and the Virginia State Crime Commission to (a) review existing statutes on service of process and subpoenas relating to electronic records and (b) provide recommendations to update such statutes relating to the use of technology in the criminal justice system. Such recommendations shall be made to the General Assembly by November 15, 2025.
Subpoenas duces tecum; financial records of nonparty; report. Authorizes a nonparty to a civil proceeding to file a motion to quash or modify a subpoena duces tecum issued by a party to such proceeding for the production of (i) financial records of a nonparty account holder or (ii) if such nonparty is an attorney, such attorney's records subject to attorney-client privilege. The bill also prohibits certain financial entities from conditioning the compliance with a subpoena for production of financial records upon the payment of fees for producing such records. The bill directs the Supreme Court of Virginia to amend its rules as necessary to be consistent with the provisions of the bill. Finally, the bill directs the Boyd-Graves Conference to study whether the Code of Virginia should be amended further to grant standing to other nonparties to file a motion to quash or modify a subpoena duces tecum for other types of records requested by a party in a civil proceeding and to submit the findings of such study to the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees for Courts of Justice by November 1, 2025. This bill is identical to HB 2565.
Maddy summaryHJ 564 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late Honorable Henry Levander Marsh, III, recognizing his contributions to the state. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was formally adopted by the legislature. This type of resolution serves to acknowledge an individual's legacy without implementing policy changes.
Maddy summaryHJ 575 is a ceremonial resolution commending St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School for its contributions to education. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations. The resolution formally recognizes the school's work through a vote by both the Virginia House and Senate, passing by voice vote in February 2025. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no direct impact on the school or other entities.
Maddy summaryHJ 584 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Golden Bethune-Hill, recognizing her contributions to the community. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. The resolution was passed unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2025, and formally adopted by the legislature. As a ceremonial measure, it has no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 559 is a non-binding resolution honoring William David Dolan III. It expresses legislative recognition of his life and contributions without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate as a ceremonial gesture, with no direct impact on constituents or government operations. This type of resolution serves only to commemorate an individual and has no practical effect beyond symbolic acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryHJ 511 is a commemorative resolution passed by both the House and Senate in early 2025 to honor the late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; instead, it formally recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights. The resolution was adopted without debate or committee action, following standard procedure for symbolic legislative actions. This is a purely ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution commending the Roanoke Star, a historic landmark in Roanoke, Virginia. Passed by both the House and Senate in January 2025 with voice votes, it formally honors the landmark's cultural and historical significance. The resolution has no legal effect, does not change laws, and does not directly affect any individuals or policies. It serves as a ceremonial gesture of recognition by the state legislature.