VA NOW (National Organization for Women)’s Portfolio
23 bills are being tracked.
School principals; incident reports, written threats against school personnel, etc. (HB4)
Patron: Del. Scott Wyatt (R-Mechanicsville)
Status: signed by governor
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School principals; incident reports. (HB59)
Patron: Del. John McGuire (R-Glen Allen)
Status: failed committee
Fail. This will lead to more kids getting into the penal system - not because they're criminals but more likely because of behavior issues.
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Abortion; right to informed consent. (HB212)
Patron: Del. Karen Greenhalgh (R-Virginia Beach)
Status: failed committee
There are 4 comments about this bill »
Public charter schools; applications, review and approval. (HB344)
Patron: Del. Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach)
Status: failed committee
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Physical evidence recovery kits; victim's right to notification, storage. (HB719)
Patron: Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station)
Status: signed by governor
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Maternal health; Task Force on Maternal Health Data and Quality Measures to study. (HB823)
Patron: Del. Luke Torian (D-Woodbridge)
Status: failed committee
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Transgender students; model policies. (HB988)
Patron: Del. Scott Wyatt (R-Mechanicsville)
Status: failed committee
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Protective orders; possession of firearms. (HB1051)
Patron: Del. Phil Scott (R-Spotsylvania)
Status: failed committee
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Practitioners, licensed; continuing education related to implicit bias and cultural competency. (HB1105)
Patron: Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond)
Status: in subcommittee
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Hospitals; VDH shall develop recommendations for protocols on obstetrical services, report. (HB1107)
Patron: Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond)
Status: signed by governor
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Parental rights; right to review & obtain educational materials, etc. (The Parents Bill of Rights). (HB1126)
Patron: Del. John Avoli (R-Staunton)
Status: failed committee
There are 9 comments about this bill »
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; created, penalty. (HB1274)
Patron: Del. Nick Freitas (R-Culpeper)
Status: failed committee
Companion bill to sb710. Both must be defeated. They aim to criminalize abortion providers and shame women for seeking abortion care.
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Paid family and medical leave program; Virginia Employment Commission required to establish. (SB1)
Patron: Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-Herndon)
Status: in subcommittee
Pass! Good for working families and individuals, good for businesses. We need it in Virginia.
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School principals; incident reports. (SB2)
Patron: Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)
Status: incorporated
Fail
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Private family leave insurance; definition, establishes as a class of insurance. (SB15)
Patron: Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington)
Status: signed by governor
Pass
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School principals; incident reports, written threats against school personnel, etc. (SB36)
Patron: Sen. Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg)
Status: signed by governor
Fail
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Mandatory minimum sentences; elimination, modification of sentence to mandatory minimum term. (SB104)
Patron: Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
Status: failed senate
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Killing the fetus of another; guilty of manslaughter, penalties. (SB122)
Patron: Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Status: failed committee
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School boards; employment of at least one school resource officer in elementary & secondary schools. (SB415)
Patron: Sen. Bill DeSteph (R-Virginia Beach)
Status: failed committee
This raises concerns about children having negative encounters with police officers at a young age. A 2015 Center for Public Integrity report found Virginia had the highest number of student referrals to law enforcement - more than double the national average. A Virginia Tech analysis found that minorities and students with disabilities were disproportionately represented in the students referred to law enforcement. The ACLU of Virginia strongly opposed these bills, saying that police in schools too often become the go-to person for enforcing discipline, increasing the likelihood that routine misbehavior could lead to criminal charges.
SROs undermine the academic environment and allow for the escalation of routine administrative discipline. We need to invest in school nurses, counselors and other supportive services.
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Public charter schools; applications, review and approval. (SB608)
Patron: Sen. David Suetterlein (R-Salem)
Status: failed committee
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Physical evidence recovery kits; victim's right to notification, storage. (SB658)
Patron: Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)
Status: signed by governor
Pass. Keep rape kits - some victims need time before they are ready to bring charges against their rapist.
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Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; created, penalty. (SB710)
Patron: Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Midlothian)
Status: failed committee
Companion bill to hb1274. Both must be defeated. They aim to criminalize abortion providers and shame women for seeking abortion care.
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Schools; male students shall not participate in female sports, etc., civil cause of action. (SB766)
Patron: Sen. Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach)
Status: failed committee
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