SJ 253 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

This bill formally recognizes and commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for its contributions to the field of women's health. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment passed by both the Senate and House. The measure was approved through voice votes, meaning legislators verbally agreed to the resolution without debate. Once enacted, it stands as a symbolic gesture rather than a functional legislative change.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments, the addition of official approval dates, and the inclusion of a unique enrolled bill identifier. The core legislative text, which commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for its 75th anniversary, remains substantively unchanged. These changes reflect the standard procedural steps required to finalize a bill for official publication and archival.

TECHNICAL

Added official approval dates for the Senate and House of Delegates and inserted a unique enrolled bill identifier (SJ253ER) to mark the final version.

Replaced the introductory session header with a centered 'ENROLLED' designation and removed the original patron and delegate lists.

Adjusted the layout and spacing of the resolution text to conform to the formal enrolled bill format.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ253ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109250D

upper

1 primary · 8 co-sponsors