Sen. Tammy Mulchi

Special license plates; Virginia REALTORS. Converts the existing non-revenue sharing special license plate for members of the Virginia Realtors to a revenue sharing special license plate with the revenue benefiting the Virginia REALTORS Disaster Relief Fund. The bill provides that such existing plates will remain valid until their expiration. This bill is identical to HB 1339.

Department of Health; Department of Corrections; peer recovery specialists. Directs the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Corrections to develop agency guidelines for hiring peer recovery specialists with previous criminal convictions for compensated employment. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care. This bill is identical to HB 209.

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.

Maddy summaryHJ 11 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Halifax South Boston Dixie Darlings softball team for their achievements. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses formal recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed unanimously in the House on February 4, 2026, and was referred to the Senate. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific individuals beyond the team being honored.

Maddy summaryHJ 12 is a ceremonial resolution commending New Grove Baptist Church for its community service. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution is a symbolic gesture of recognition approved by both legislative chambers with voice votes. It has no binding effect or practical impact beyond expressing appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Hampden-Sydney College for its contributions to education and the community. It is a ceremonial gesture with no binding policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations, and it has been passed by the House of Representatives.

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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the memory of Stephanie Nicole Minter by formally recognizing her life and contributions. It is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate in March 2026. Its primary purpose is to acknowledge an individual rather than implement regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the life of Donald Wise Huffman. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a formal recognition of Huffman's contributions and legacy. It has been passed by both the Senate and the House and awaits final approval.