Maddy summaryHJ 731 is a commemorative resolution honoring Bobby Gene Atkinson. It passed both the House and Senate in early 2025 and serves as a ceremonial tribute without implementing any policy changes or affecting specific groups. The resolution formally celebrates his life and contributions.
Maddy summaryHJ 651 is a ceremonial resolution commending Judy Simmons for her contributions. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses legislative recognition. The bill was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2025. It directly affects no individuals or groups through legal requirements, serving only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
Hunter education program personnel. Requires the Board of Wildlife Resources to staff the hunter education program with appropriate personnel to ensure that hunter education, training, workshops, and volunteer management are carried out across the Commonwealth. Currently, the Board is required to establish at least one full-time hunter education coordinator position for each Department of Wildlife Resources administrative region, and each coordinator is assigned to a conservation police officer district and has the responsibility for providing hunter education training throughout his administrative region.
Foreign protective orders in cases of family abuse; enforcement. Clarifies that the same criminal penalty applies for any person who violates the provisions of a foreign protective order in a case of family abuse that is accorded full faith and credit and is enforceable in the Commonwealth as if it were an order of the Commonwealth. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia and is identical to HB 1781.
Services for sexual assault patients; provision of information for sexual assault patients; Task Force on Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault; work group; report. Changes instances of "sexual assault survivor" and its variations to "sexual assault patient." The bill requires health care facilities to provide information on local or statewide sexual and domestic violence advocacy services to adult and pediatric patients. The bill removes language requiring hospitals to enter into a memorandum of understanding with rape crisis centers, removes language allowing sexual assault patients to be transferred to clinics, and repeals the statute establishing the Task Force on Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault. The bill directs the Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services to convene a work group to address sustainable funding for sexual assault medical forensic examinations and services. The bill requires the work group to submit a report with recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Education and Health, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations by November 1, 2025. This bill is identical to HB 1731.
Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge. Designates the bridge on Adwolfe Road and U.S. Route 11/State Route 660 over Interstate 81 in Smyth County the "Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge." This bill is identical to HB 1853.
Maternal health; protocols and resources for hospitals and outpatient providers; report. Requires all hospitals with an emergency department or labor and delivery, freestanding emergency departments, and birthing centers to implement standardized protocols for identifying and responding to obstetric emergencies, including obstetric hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and eclampsia. Such standardized protocols shall be based on protocols established by the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative for inpatient and outpatient providers regarding the treatment of obstetric emergencies, the recognition of urgent maternal warning signs, and the transfer of pregnant and postpartum patients. The bill requires the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative to collect data and submit an annual report to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the General Assembly with data relating to the implementation of standardized protocols and maternal health outcomes. This bill is identical to HB 2753.
Maddy summaryHJ 622 is a ceremonial resolution commending the South Hill Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation for its conservation efforts. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or obligations. The resolution formally recognizes the chapter's work through a vote of appreciation by both legislative chambers. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no practical impact on legislation or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 642) honoring Robert Evans Talbott. It formally commemorates his life and legacy through a joint resolution passed by both the House and Senate. The bill has no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on laws, regulations, or specific groups; it serves solely as a formal tribute.
Maddy summaryHJ 640 is a ceremonial resolution commending Lawrence Distributing Company, Inc. for its contributions to the community. It does not create any new laws, alter rights, or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing formal recognition. The bill passed both chambers by voice vote and was enacted without substantive policy changes. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no practical impact on legislation or regulations.
