Sen. Stella Pekarsky

Income tax credit; braille labeling program. Creates a nonrefundable individual and corporate income tax credit, as applicable, for taxable years 2026 through 2030 for up to $50,000 of expenditures incurred in the development and implementation of a braille labeling program on products, items, or packages sold in or shipped within the Commonwealth. The bill specifies that the aggregate amount of such credits allowed for all taxpayers in a taxable year is $500,000 and that any credit not usable for the taxable year in which it is first allowed shall not be carried over for credit in any succeeding taxable year.

Department of Education; best practices for implementation in public schools of technology tools to assist with the identification of students at risk of engaging in self-harm or intending to inflict harm on others; report. Directs the Department of Education to convene a work group consisting of representatives set forth in the bill, as determined by the Department in consultation with and based on consideration of suggestions from statewide education organizations and appropriate technology industries, for the purpose of identifying and making recommendations to the chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the House Committee on Education on best practices for the procurement, implementation, and use in public schools of technology tools designed to assist with the identification of students at risk of engaging in self-harm or intending to inflict harm on others. The bill directs the work group to submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the House Committee on Education by November 15, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJ 130) honors the life and legacy of Eddie L. Radden, Jr., a specific individual. It is a non-binding commemorative measure passed by both the Senate and House in 2026, expressing collective recognition for his contributions. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies or groups.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 106) commending Curtis Allen for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a formal expression of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (via voice vote on 2026-02-26) and House (via voice vote on 2026-03-02). It is a non-binding gesture with no practical impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summarySR 69 is a symbolic Senate Resolution commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for its work. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate via voice vote on March 2, 2026, as a formal gesture of appreciation. This type of resolution is purely ceremonial and has no binding legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 113) that formally honors the life of Sincere B. Allah. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It directly affects no one through legislative action, serving only as a formal expression of tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 101) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Gladys Mae West, a notable figure in mathematics and technology. It passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 and is now law. The resolution formally celebrates her life and contributions but does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SJ 109) honoring Virginia Mozell Jefferson Tyler. It formally recognizes and celebrates her life and contributions, as is standard for such resolutions. The bill passed both the Senate and House in February 2026 and is now enacted as a ceremonial tribute with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJ 102) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Claudia Hantman Arko. It formally celebrates her life and contributions but does not create any new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution passed both the Senate and House in February 2026. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding provisions or concrete policy changes.

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy; protocol; information. Directs the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to assess the feasibility of implementing a protocol upon the finding that an individual died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), as defined in the bill. Such protocol would require the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to refer cases of SUDEP to certain public or private institutions and publish resources with information on SUDEP on its website.