Sen. Todd Pillion

Board of Medicine; office-based buprenorphine treatment; counseling. Directs the Board of Medicine to amend its regulations regarding office-based buprenorphine treatment to require providers to offer counseling or referral to counseling to each patient as clinically necessary and mutually agreed-upon. The bill specifies that a patient's refusal of counseling does not preclude the patient from receiving office-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care and is identical to HB 712.

Public schools; student instruction; addictive potential of time spent using certain electronic devices. Requires instruction concerning time spent using electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and other smart devices and the addictive potential thereof to be provided by the public schools as prescribed by the Board of Education. This bill is identical to HB 1486.

Maddy summaryHJ 58 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jeremy Lewis Hall, recognizing his life and contributions. It passed both the House (January 26, 2026) and Senate (January 29, 2026), and was formally adopted by the legislature. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it serves only to formally acknowledge an individual's life. It follows standard procedural steps for non-binding tributes.

Zoning; manufactured housing. Amends existing provisions that require localities to permit manufactured homes in areas zoned for agriculture by expanding such requirement to all zoning districts where site-built housing is allowed, with certain conditions. The bill provides that localities shall not adopt or enforce any zoning, land-use, or development regulation that treats manufactured homes differently or more restrictively than a single-family site-built dwelling allowed in the same zoning district. The bill also removes the authority of localities without a zoning ordinance to designate the areas within the locality in which manufactured homes may be located. This bill is identical to HB 655.

Utility consumer services cooperatives; substation construction agreements. Permits an electric cooperative to enter into an agreement to construct a substation with a member receiving regulated electric service, with an electric demand of at least 20 megawatts during the most recent calendar year, that requires a point of interconnection with a transmission line system of 230 kilovolts or more. The bill provides that, upon final completion of a substation constructed under such an agreement, the member shall transfer ownership of such substation to the cooperative for the cooperative to operate and maintain at the member's sole expense. Under the bill, the costs of acquisition, operation, or maintenance of such a substation shall be excluded from the cooperative's general and base rates and shall not be recovered from any other ratepayer. This bill is identical to HB 1191.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Kurt Rose for unspecified contributions or achievements. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies. It was passed by the Senate through a voice vote and serves as an official recognition rather than a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the achievements of the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves as an official commendation from the state legislature. The resolution was passed by a voice vote in the Senate and does not affect any specific individuals or groups beyond honoring the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University for their contributions. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or change policies. The resolution was approved by the Senate through a voice vote and serves to publicly recognize the organization.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the CSX Santa Train, a holiday tradition that brings a decorated train to communities across the state. The measure does not change any laws or policies but instead serves as an official expression of appreciation for the event. It was passed by the Senate through a voice vote and does not require further legislative action. The resolution recognizes the train's role in spreading holiday cheer and supporting local communities during the Christmas season.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Lawrence Max Beyer through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The bill has been passed by both the Senate and the House, with the text finalized as SJ270ER. Its primary purpose is commemorative rather than regulatory.