SJ 59 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

National Day of Prayer.

This bill designates the first Thursday in May 2026 and every year thereafter as "National Day of Prayer" within Virginia. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it simply establishes an annual ceremonial observance. The designation applies to the Commonwealth of Virginia and aligns with the existing federal National Day of Prayer observed on the first Thursday of May. The bill passed the Virginia Senate with unanimous voice votes in early 2026.

Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill moved from its initial introduction to its enrolled (final) version, marking its successful passage through both legislative chambers. The enrolled version includes official dates of agreement by the Senate and House of Delegates, along with formatting adjustments typical of final legislative documents. The substantive policy content remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added official enrollment dates showing Senate agreement on February 4, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 11, 2026

Formatting changes including spacing, line breaks, and layout adjustments to conform to enrolled bill standards

Removed sponsor list and committee referral information that is no longer needed in the final enrolled version

Floor votes · Senate Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

How they voted

39–0

Passed

Total votes 39

Feb 2, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ59ER)

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)

lower

Mar 1, 2026

Committee

Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Presented and ordered printed 26104438D

upper

1 primary · 18 co-sponsors