Virginia Human Rights Act; reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to menopause.
In plain English Prohibits discrimination based on menopause or perimenopause in employment, government programs, and public accommodations, and requires a study on workplace accommodations by 2028.
Official synopsis: Virginia Human Rights Act; menopause or perimenopause; discrimination prohibited; report. Prohibits discrimination under the Virginia Human Rights Act on the basis of menopause or perimenopause for purposes of nondiscrimination in government programs, public accommodation, employment hiring, and reasonable employer accommodation. The bill also directs the…
VetoedVetoed by Governor · 2026-05-19
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
In plain English Allows public employees to engage in collective bargaining and establishes a board to oversee the process.
Official synopsis: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Council established; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining…
VetoedVetoed by Governor · 2026-05-14
Compost and other products containing organic soil amendments; waste disposal infrastructure, etc.
In plain English Allows localities to prefer locally-made compost in tied bids, requires large organic waste generators to separate waste, and encourages waste disposal infrastructure in public schools.
Official synopsis: Local competitive bidding for compost and other products containing organic soil amendments; waste disposal infrastructure; civil penalty. Allows the governing body of a locality to give preference to compost or other products containing organic soil amendments produced within such locality in the case of a…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1121) · 2026-05-14
Commending Wendy Henley.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR482ER) · 2026-04-24
Commending Linda Peace.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR449ER) · 2026-04-24
Commending Justin Simmons.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR398ER) · 2026-04-24
Celebrating the life of Abby L. Block.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR397ER) · 2026-04-24
Commending Samina Z. Butt.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR399ER) · 2026-04-24
Commending Major Joseph R. Denti, ANG.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR400ER) · 2026-04-24
Commending the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR371ER) · 2026-04-24
Commending C. Elizabeth Williams.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR370ER) · 2026-04-24
Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; filing of claims.
In plain English Increases the maximum award for birth-related neurological injuries to $500,000 and makes changes to the compensation program's operations and claims process.
Official synopsis: Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Makes various changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund. The bill provides that a civil action arising…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1083) · 2026-04-22
Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited.
In plain English Prohibits people convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms for three years after conviction.
Official synopsis: Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives or carrying of concealed weapons by persons convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person who, on or after July 1, 2026, commits assault or assault and battery against a person…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1084) · 2026-04-22
Celebrating the life of Irene Cuda Rosenbaum.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ268ER) · 2026-04-13
Child abuse or neglect; establishes centralized hotline for reports or complaints, report.
Department of Social Services; centralized intake system for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect; response to complaints within 24 hours for children under three years of age. Establishes a centralized hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. The bill requires…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0865) · 2026-04-13
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