Rep. Patrick Hope

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally commends the first Black voters in Virginia for their role in the state's political history following the Civil War. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses legislative recognition of these historical figures. As a procedural measure, it was introduced and referred to the Speaker's table on February 27, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors Virginia University of Lynchburg for its contributions to education and the community. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy impact or direct effect on laws, regulations, or individuals beyond expressing legislative appreciation. The House passed it unanimously by voice vote on March 2, 2026, following its introduction on February 23, 2026. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new requirements or alter existing statutes.

Maddy summaryHR 70 is a non-binding commemorative resolution honoring Virginia Mozell Jefferson Tyler. It formally recognizes her life and contributions through a ceremonial gesture by the House of Representatives. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact, as it solely serves to express legislative appreciation. It passed unanimously by the House on February 5, 2026, following standard procedural steps.

Maddy summaryHR 83 is a ceremonial resolution commending Edward Joseph Face for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond the symbolic recognition. The bill passed the House by voice vote on February 9, 2026, following routine procedural steps for such resolutions. This type of measure has no binding effect on government actions or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic House resolution commemorating Mildred Loving, whose 1967 Supreme Court case *Loving v. Virginia* struck down bans on interracial marriage. It honors her legacy without creating new laws, policies, or affecting any individuals or groups. The resolution passed the House on February 12, 2026, as a non-binding tribute to her role in advancing civil rights. It serves solely as a formal recognition of her historical impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution commending the Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars for their achievements. It does not create new policies, affect any individuals or groups legally, or involve funding. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic recognition of the youth baseball team's accomplishments. As a procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHR 130 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late James A. Davis, a former public servant, by commemorating his life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it is purely ceremonial. The resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and is now approved. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing individuals' service after their passing.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 74) that formally commends the James Wood High School girls' volleyball team for their achievements. It does not create any new policies, allocate funding, or affect any laws or regulations. The bill passed the House by voice vote on March 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture of recognition. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents or legislation are involved.

Weapons; possession prohibited in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly and intentionally possess in the building of any hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services in the Commonwealth, including an emergency department or other facility rendering emergency medical care, a (i) firearm, (ii) knife with a blade over three and one-half inches, or (iii) other dangerous weapon, including explosives and stun weapons. The bill also provides that notice of such prohibitions shall be posted conspicuously at each public entrance of any hospital and that no person shall be convicted of the offense if such notice is not posted, unless such person had actual notice of the prohibitions. The bill provides that such firearm, knife, explosive, or weapon shall be subject to seizure by a law-enforcement officer and forfeited to the Commonwealth and specifies certain exceptions to the prohibition. This bill is identical to SB 173.

Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases, or transfers an assault firearm, as that term is defined in the bill with some exceptions, and prohibits a person who has been convicted of such violation from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for a period of three years from the date of conviction. The bill provides that an assault firearm does not include any firearm that is an antique firearm, has been rendered permanently inoperable, or is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action. The bill also prohibits the sale of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally (i) sells an assault firearm to another person or (ii) purchases an assault firearm from another person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and that any person who imports, sells, barters, transfers, or purchases a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to HB 217.