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Healthcare Bills Update 1/30

HEALTHCARE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

STATUS: This bill is on the House Second Reading Calendar today, 1/30. It is expected to be on the House Third Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/31, and receive a floor vote.

This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on HB1724!

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the agenda of the House Health and Human Services Committee, THIS MORNING, 1/30 in House Committee Room C – 206.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Please contact these Delegates immediately and ask them to VOTE YES on HB2119

House Health and Human ServicesDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate Mark D. Sickles(D)17(804) 698-1017[email protected]
Vice Chair: Delegate Kathy K.L. Tran(D)18(804) 698-1018[email protected]
Delegate Mike A. Cherry(R)74(804) 698-1074[email protected]
Delegate Joshua G. Cole(D)65(804) 698-1065[email protected]
Delegate N. Baxter Ennis(R)89(804) 698-1089[email protected]
Delegate Debra D. Gardner(D)76(804) 698-1076[email protected]
Delegate C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.(D)91(804) 698-1091[email protected]
Delegate Rozia A. Henson, Jr.(D)19(804) 698-1019[email protected]
Delegate Charniele L. Herring(D)4(804) 698-1004[email protected]
Delegate Geary Higgins(R)30(804) 698-1030[email protected]
Delegate M. Keith Hodges(R)68(804) 698-1068[email protected]
Delegate Patrick A. Hope(D)1(804) 698-1001[email protected]
Delegate Robert D. Orrock, Sr.(R)66(804) 698-1066[email protected]
Delegate David Owen(R)57(804) 698-1057[email protected]
Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price(D)85(804) 698-1085[email protected]
Delegate Phillip A. Scott(R)63(804) 698-1063[email protected]
Delegate Irene Shin(D)8(804) 698-1008[email protected]
Delegate Kannan Srinivasan(D)26(804) 698-1026[email protected]
Delegate Kim A. Taylor(R)82(804) 698-1082[email protected]
Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.(R)83(804) 698-1083[email protected]
Delegate Wendell S. Walker(R)52(804) 698-1052[email protected]
Delegate Rodney T. Willett(D)58(804) 698-1058[email protected]

SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

STATUS: This bill is on the agenda of the Senate Education and Health Committee, TODAY AT 8:30AM, 1/30 in Senate Room A, Room 305.

This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

Please contact these Senators immediately and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1203

Senate Education and Health CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (D)13(804) 698-7514[email protected]
Senator Lamont Bagby (D)14(804) 698-1092[email protected]
Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519[email protected]
Senator Tara A. Durant (R)27(804) 698-7527[email protected]
Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
Senator Christopher T. Head (R)3(804) 698-7503[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
Senator Mark J. Peake (R)8(804) 698-7508[email protected]
Senator Stella G. Pekarsky (D)36(804) 698-7536[email protected]
Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
Senator David R. Suetterlein (R)4(804) 698-7504[email protected]
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (D)16(804) 698-7516[email protected]

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB1552 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals’

STATUS: This bill was on the House Third Reading Calendar yesterday, 1/29 and passed on the House floor. It will now be sent to the Senate to be assigned to a Senate Committee.

This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the marketplace would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

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Governance Bills Update 1/30

GOVERNANCE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2089 – Home Care Provider Collective Bargaining

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Labor and Commerce Subcommittee 2 TODAY, 1/30, 30 minutes after adjournment of the House in House Committee Room A – 008.

This bill creates the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care services and allows individual home care providers to unionize and collectively bargain. The bill only takes effect if Virginia enacts broader public employee collective bargaining legislation.

OPPOSE: HB2495 – Firefighter and EMS Collective Bargaining

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Labor and Commerce Subcommittee 2 TODAY, 1/30, 30 minutes after adjournment of the House in House Committee Room A – 008.

This bill authorizes collective bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services providers in Virginia. The legislation creates a Fire Service Cooperation Board to oversee labor relations, establishes procedures for union elections and dispute resolution, and provides binding arbitration for unresolved contract negotiations. Effective January 1, 2026.

Please contact these Delegates and tell them to VOTE NO on HB2089 and HB2495!

Subcommittee: #2DistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate Alfonso H. Lopez(D)3(804) 698-1003[email protected]
Delegate Jason S. Ballard(R)42(804) 698-1042[email protected]
Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling(D)80(804) 698-1080[email protected]
Delegate Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler(D)96(804) 698-1096[email protected]
Delegate Michael B. Feggans(D)97(804) 698-1097[email protected]
Delegate Dan I. Helmer(D)10(804) 698-1010[email protected]
Delegate Daniel W. Marshall, III(R)49(804) 698-1049[email protected]
Delegate Chris S. Runion(R)35(804) 698-1035[email protected]
Delegate Jeion A. Ward(D)87(804) 698-1087[email protected]

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB769 – Require Opt-in Consent for Cookies on Web Browsers

    STATUS: This bill was on the agenda for a vote yesterday morning, 1/29, but was not voted on. The bill is currently not on the agenda today.

    This bill requires website controllers to seek consent from a user before storing cookies on the user’s devices. Websites must retain proof of having done so, and provide a means of opt-out afterwards.

    OPPOSE: SB917 – Collective Bargaining by Public Employees

    STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor.

    This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for public employee collective bargaining, creating a Public Employee Relations Board to oversee negotiations while maintaining critical limitations on government employee strikes. 

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Election Bills Update 1/30

    ELECTION

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: HB1952 – Voter List Price Transparency

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on TODAY, 1/30 by the House for a third reading.

    Requires the Department of Elections to publicly post costs for purchasing voter registration lists and voting history lists on its website. Maintains existing privacy protections and authorized uses while increasing transparency about fees charged to campaigns, parties, and other authorized recipients.

    Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1952!

    BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting Expansion for Localities

    STATUS: This bill PASSED the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor.

    Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation. 

    BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

    SUPPORT: SB1044 – Election Results Reporting for Absentee and Provisional Ballots

    STATUS: This bill PASSED the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor.

    This bill enhances election transparency by requiring detailed reporting of absentee and provisional ballot results. General registrars must separately report early in-person voting results from other absentee ballots and election day voting. Results must be posted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the tenth day after election day, ensuring timely and transparent reporting of all ballot types while maintaining systematic verification processes.

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Education Bills Update 1/30

    EDUCATION

    BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

    STATUS: This bill PASSED the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and will head to the Senate Floor.

    This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Regulatory Reform Bills Update 1/29

    REGULATORY REFORM

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: HB1555 – Healthcare Sand Box

    Status: This bill will be voted on in the House Health Subcommittee THIS MORNING, 1/29, at 9AM in House Committee Room C-206.

    Requires the Department of Health to establish the Health Care Regulatory Sandbox Program to enable a person to obtain limited access to the market in the Commonwealth to temporarily test an innovative health care product or service on a limited basis. 

    Please contact these Senators right away and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1555!

    Subcommittee: HealthDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Delegate Patrick A. Hope(D)1(804) 698-1001[email protected]
    Delegate Charniele L. Herring(D)4(804) 698-1004[email protected]
    Delegate M. Keith Hodges(R)68(804) 698-1068[email protected]
    Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price(D)85(804) 698-1085[email protected]
    Delegate Irene Shin(D)8(804) 698-1008[email protected]
    Delegate Mark D. Sickles(D)17(804) 698-1017[email protected]
    Delegate Kim A. Taylor(R)82(804) 698-1082[email protected]
    Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.(R)83(804) 698-1083[email protected]
    Delegate Rodney T. Willett(D)58(804) 698-1058[email protected]

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization

    Status: This bill is on the Senate Second Reading Calendar today, 1/29. It is on the Senate Third Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/30, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

    This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.

    Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on SB932!

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Governance Bills Update 1/29

    GOVERNANCE

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB769 – Require Opt-in Consent for Cookies on Web Browsers

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee TODAY, 1/29, 30 minutes after adjournment in Senate Room B.

    This bill requires website controllers to seek consent from a user before storing cookies on the user’s devices. Websites must retain proof of having done so, and provide a means of opt-out afterwards.

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB769.

    Senate General Laws and Technology CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator Adam P. Ebbin(D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
    Senator Lashrecse D. Aird(D)13(804) 698-7513[email protected]
    Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519[email protected]
    Senator Jennifer D. Carroll Foy(D)33(804) 698-7533[email protected]
    Senator Timmy F. French(R)1(804) 698-7501[email protected]
    Senator Christopher T. Head(R)3(804) 698-7503[email protected]
    Senator Emily M. Jordan(R)17(804) 698-7517[email protected]
    Senator Mamie E. Locke(D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike(D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
    Senator Todd E. Pillion(R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves(R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
    Senator Danica A. Roem(D)30(804) 698-7530[email protected]
    Senator Aaron R. Rouse(D)22(804) 698-7522[email protected]
    Senator Suhas Subramanyam(D)32(804) 698-7532[email protected]
    Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg(D)16(804) 698-7516[email protected]

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB917 – Collective Bargaining by Public Employees

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29, at 9am in Senate Room A.

    This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for public employee collective bargaining, creating a Public Employee Relations Board to oversee negotiations while maintaining critical limitations on government employee strikes. 

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB917.

    Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525[email protected]
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

    OPPOSE – KILLED

    OPPOSE: SB906 – Donor Disclosure Requirements

    STATUS: This bill was killed in the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on 1/28.

    This bill violates donor privacy by requiring donors names to be printed on certain political and issue campaign advertisements. 

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Healthcare Bills Update 1/29

    HEALTHCARE

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: HB1552 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals

    STATUS: This bill was on the House Second Reading Calendar yesterday, 1/28. It is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 1/29, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

    This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the market place would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

    Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on HB1552!

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: SB1037 – School-based Telehealth and Mental Health Services

    STATUS: This bill was on the House Second Reading Calendar yesterday, 1/28. It is on the House Third Reading Calendar TODAY, 1/29, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

    Empowers local school boards to increase healthcare access by allowing students to receive telehealth and mental health services during school hours, respecting parental rights through consent requirements. The bill preserves local control by letting school boards develop their own policies while ensuring student privacy and preventing disciplinary action for receiving healthcare services. This approach expands healthcare options without mandating participation, aligning with principles of individual choice and limited government intervention.

    Please contact these Senators immediately and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1037

    Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525[email protected]
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

    BILL UPDATES –OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB1177 – Certificate of Public Need Exemption for Critical Hospitals

    STATUS: This bill was passed on the Senate floor yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the House to be assigned to a House Committee.

    This bill would further entrench Virginia in the problems caused by the Certificate of Public Need program. It would allow certain hospitals, defined as critical access hospitals, to receive an exemption from COPN. This interference in the market place would cause inequity and continue to allow hospitals to choose winners and losers in the market of medical services. 

    BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

    SUPPORT: HB2119 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

    STATUS: This bill passed the House Health Subcommittee yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the full House Health and Human Services Committee.

    This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

    SUPPORT: SB1064 – Medical Care Facilities Certificate of Public Need Process Reform

    STATUS: This bill passed on the Senate floor yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the House to be assigned to a House Committee.

    This bill streamlines the certificate of public need (COPN) process for medical facilities by establishing an expedited 90-day review for certain psychiatric services, creating clear criteria for project reviews, and ensuring efficient processing of applications. The reforms maintain oversight of healthcare facility expansion while reducing regulatory burden through more efficient approval processes, supporting increased access to behavioral health services.

    SUPPORT: SB1203 – Medical Desert Healthcare Access and Expedited Review

    STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Health Subcommittee yesterday, 1/28. It will now be sent to the full Senate Education and Health Committee.

    This bill creates a process for expedited certificate of public need review in medical desert areas, defined as locations with no healthcare facility within 15-30 miles, less than one primary care physician per 3,500 residents, high poverty rates, or federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation. The Commissioner must issue determinations within 120 days of application submission, streamlining approval processes to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Election Bills Update 1/29

    ELECTIONS

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting Expansion for Localities

    STATUS: This bill was on the agenda to be voted on yesterday, but was passed by for the day. The bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29 at 9am in Senate Room A, Room 305.

    Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation. 

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB1009!

    Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525[email protected]
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: HB1952 – Voter List Price Transparency

    STATUS: This bill is on the 2nd Reading Calendar and is expected to be on the 3rd Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/30 for a vote.

    Requires the Department of Elections to publicly post costs for purchasing voter registration lists and voting history lists on its website. Maintains existing privacy protections and authorized uses while increasing transparency about fees charged to campaigns, parties, and other authorized recipients.

    Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1952.

    SUPPORT – KILLED

    SUPPORT: SB1454 – Systematic Citizenship Verification Program

    STATUS: This bill was killed in the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on 1/28.

    Establishes monthly verification system to prevent non-citizen voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. Requires clear signage at polling places and registration offices about citizenship requirements and election fraud penalties. Requires registration agencies to verify citizenship status before processing applications.

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Education Bills Update 1/29

    EDUCATION

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29, at 9am in the Senate Room A, Room 305.

    This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB979!

    Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525[email protected]
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

    BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB1031 – Attack on Religious Exemption for Homeschooling

    STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Education and Health Committee and is headed to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.

    This legislation challenges the core purpose of the religious exemption for homeschooling statute, which was established to safeguard the beliefs of families who conscientiously object to government-run education due to deeply held religious convictions and choose to homeschool their children.

    SUPPORT – KILLED

    SUPPORT: HB2639 – Education Choice Tax Credits

    STATUS: This bill was killed the House Finance Subcommittee 2 on 1/28.

    Creates two refundable tax credits empowering parental education choice: Up to $5,000 for homeschool/private school expenses and up to $1,500 for public school expenses. Lower-income families get additional $2,500 credit. Program capped at $25M annually with automatic 10% increase if 90% used. Supports family freedom in education decisions while reducing their tax burden.

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Regulatory Reform Bills Update 1/28

    REGULATORY REFORM

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: SB1276 – Portable Benefit Accounts

    Status: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/28, at 9AM in Senate Room A.

    This bill establishes a framework for portable benefit accounts for independent contractors. The legislation supports independent workers by creating a mechanism for flexible benefits and tax relief, allowing contractors to save for healthcare and other essential expenses while maintaining individual financial autonomy.

    Please contact these Senators right away and ask them to VOTE YES on SB1276!

    Senate: Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518[email protected]
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538[email protected]
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511[email protected]
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539[email protected]
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540[email protected]
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515[email protected]
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535[email protected]
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526[email protected]
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502[email protected]
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525[email protected]
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534[email protected]

    SUPPORT – BILL UPDATES

    SUPPORT: SB839 – Property Rights and Multi-Family Housing

    Status: This bill passed the Senate Local Government Committee on 1/27 and was sent to the Senate Floor. It is expected to receive a floor vote later this week.

    This bill would require cities and counties to automatically allow apartment buildings or other multi-family housing to be built in areas that are currently zoned for businesses or commercial use, supporting strong property rights. 

     OPPOSE – BILL UPDATES

    OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

    Status: This bill passed the House Communications Subcommittee and the House Communications, Technology and Innovation full Committee on 1/27 and was sent to General Government and Capital Outlay Appropriations Subcommittee.

    This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

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