Secure storage of firearms; penalties. Creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who fails to securely store a firearm on any premises where such person knows, or reasonably should know, that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is, or is likely to be, present. The bill increases the penalty to a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm obtains such firearm. The bill includes certain exceptions and requires firearms dealers to post a notice stating firearm storage requirements and the penalty for improperly storing such firearms. The bill also creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who fails to report to law enforcement the theft or loss of a firearm from a vehicle and a Class 1 misdemeanor if another person obtains such firearm. Finally, the bill requires the Superintendent of State Police, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, to create a public awareness campaign on the importance of the secure storage of firearms by January 1, 2026.
HJ 544 was a ceremonial resolution commending Ross A. Mugler, with no policy impact or affected parties beyond the individual honored. It was introduced in 2025, passed for a brief period, but ultimately failed to become law by February 22, 2025. Such resolutions typically express recognition without creating legal obligations or changes.
SJ 337 is a ceremonial resolution commending Ken Jessup for his contributions. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill was introduced and laid on the clerk's desk but failed to pass on February 22, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no binding effect.
HJ 661 is a ceremonial resolution commending Kimberly Ann Bobo for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was agreed to by the House on February 17, 2025, but failed to pass after no further action was taken on February 22, 2025.
This bill formally commends Scott McGeary, a specific individual, for unspecified contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change government policy. The measure was introduced in the Senate but ultimately failed to pass during the 2025 legislative session. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no practical effect on public policy or daily operations.
Unemployment benefits; maximum duration. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, for claims effective on or after July 1, 2025, an eligible individual's weekly unemployment compensation benefit amount shall be paid for a maximum duration of 26 weeks.
SJ 302 is a resolution commending Kimberly Ann Bobo for her contributions, intended as a formal expression of recognition. It was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass, as it was not enacted into law. This procedural bill did not create any legal obligations or affect policies.
Standards of Quality; class size limits; exception for certain ensemble music classes. Exempts any ensemble music class offered in grade six from the provision limiting the size of any class offered in grades four through six to no larger than 35 students and, instead, permits any such ensemble music class to have up to 45 students.
HJ 577 is a ceremonial resolution commending Dave Perno for his service. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, as it is a formal expression of appreciation without requiring any action or funding. The resolution was agreed to by the House on February 10, 2025, but ultimately failed to pass on February 22, 2025, meaning it did not become official. This is a procedural resolution with no concrete policy changes.
High-risk artificial intelligence; development, deployment, and use by public bodies; work group; report. Creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of high-risk artificial intelligence systems, as defined in the bill, by public bodies. The bill also directs the Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth (CIO) to develop, publish, and maintain policies and procedures concerning the development, procurement, implementation, utilization, and ongoing assessment of systems that employ high-risk artificial intelligence systems that are consistent with the requirements created by the bill. The bill directs the CIO to convene a work group to examine the impact on and the ability of local governments to comply with the requirements of the bill. The substantive requirements of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-803, 19.2-295.2, 19.2-306.1, 19.2-306.2, 53.1-136, 53.1-145, 53.1-149, 53.1-157, 53.1-162, 53.1-164, and 53.1-165 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-306.01, relating to revocation of postrelease supervision.
Electric utilities; data center cost allocation. Directs the State Corporation Commission to initiate proceedings to determine if the current allocation of costs among different customer classifications of electric utilities requires customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the costs of customers that are data centers. If the Commission determines that the current allocation of costs requires customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the costs of customers that are data centers, the bill directs the Commission to promulgate such rules as necessary to eliminate or minimize such unreasonable subsidies to the maximum possible extent.
