Commending CARITAS.
HJ 143 is a ceremonial resolution commending CARITAS, a community organization (specific type not detailed in the bill). It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it recognizes CARITAS's work without implementing any concrete policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison
What changed between versions
Introduced
→
Enrolled
·
2 edits
MINOR
The document underwent a significant format transformation from a standard introduced bill to an enrolled version, which includes extensive spacing adjustments, layout reorganization, and the addition of official approval dates. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legislative text were altered.
TECHNICAL
The bill's layout and spacing were extensively reorganized to reflect its official enrolled status, including the addition of approval dates for the House and Senate.
Minor text formatting adjustments were made, such as changing the status header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updating the resolution title line.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ143ER)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26101083D
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HJ 143
Scope: VA
Hi! I can help you understand HJ 143. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline