Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Rob Bloxom was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced12
Out of committee7
Passed one chamber7
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee5
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 9 bills that became law this session.
Celebrating the life of Jennifer Kellee Salzman.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR117ER) · 2026-04-16
Commending Occohannock Elementary School.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR29ER) · 2026-04-16
Commending Broadwater Academy.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR30ER) · 2026-04-16
Commending the Tasley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR60ER) · 2026-04-13
Appointment of administrator; property damage claims.
In plain English Allows appointment of an administrator for civil property damage claims against estates, expanding current law limited to personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Official synopsis: Appointment of administrator; property damage claims. Allows for the appointment of an administrator in any case in which it is represented that a civil action for property damage arising within the Commonwealth is contemplated against or on behalf of the estate or the beneficiaries of…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0870) · 2026-04-13
Bioslurry; prohibiting injection in wells in a groundwater management area.
In plain English Prohibits bioslurry injection in wells drilled through groundwater management areas declared before January 1, 2020.
Official synopsis: Groundwater management areas; bioslurry injections in wells prohibited. Prohibits any person from conducting any bioslurry injection, as defined in the bill, in any well that has been drilled through any portion of a groundwater management area declared by regulation prior to January 1, 2020. This…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0814) · 2026-04-13
Marine Resources Commission; beneficial use of dredged material.
Marine Resources Commission; beneficial use of dredged material. Provides that, beginning December 1, 2027, it is the policy of the Commonwealth to promote the beneficial use of dredged material, as defined in the bill, and that the Marine Resources Commission shall require the beneficial use…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0908) · 2026-04-13
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception.
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception. Requires a court to order the sealing or partial sealing of a divorce record of agreement upon motion of a party except for good cause shown. Under current law, sealing is discretionary. The bill provides…
Not out of committeeLeft in Committee Courts of Justice · 2026-02-18
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; definition of "gift."
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; definition of "gift." Excludes from the definition of a gift, for purposes of the General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act, food and beverages that are consumed by a legislator while sitting and sharing a meal with at least one…
Not out of committeeLeft in Committee Privileges and Elections · 2026-02-18
Habitat Policy Oversight Committee; established, powers and duties, annual oversight report.
Marine Resources Commission; Habitat Policy Oversight Committee established; powers and duties; report. Establishes the Habitat Policy Oversight Committee within the Marine Resources Commission to advise the Commission and the Habitat Management Division of the Commission on policies within their jurisdiction and to support the Commission's…
Not out of committeeLeft in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources · 2026-02-18
Elections; time of certain local elections.
Elections; time of certain local elections. Removes a provision that requires local elections for mayor, members of a local governing body, or members of an elected school board to be held at the time of the November general election. The bill allows cities and towns…
Not out of committeeLeft in Committee Privileges and Elections · 2026-02-18
Property Owners' Association Act; disclosure requirements, declarant control.
Property Owners' Association Act; disclosure requirements; declarant control. Requires a declarant who has any unexpired right to control the conduct of business of a property owners' association, once the majority of the members of the board of directors other than the declarant are owners of…
Not out of committeeContinued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · 2026-02-12
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