HB 964: Voter Registration; Restoration of Political Rights Upon Release from Incarceration 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 964Bill Patron: Del. Marcia S. Price (D)Bill Area: Elections / Voting Rights / Criminal JusticeWho This Bill Affects: Individuals convicted of felonies, the Virginia Department of Corrections, and election officials QUICK SUMMARY HB 964 would automatically restore voting rights […]

SB 783: Restrictions on State & Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 783Bill Patron: Sen. Saddam Salim (D)Bill Area: Immigration / Public Safety / Law EnforcementWho This Bill Affects: Local law enforcement agencies, sheriffs, state police, local governments, & Virginia communities QUICK SUMMARY SB 783 prohibits Virginia state and local law

SB 763: Firearm and Ammunition Tax Act 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 763Bill Patron: Sen. Angelia Graves (D)Bill Area: Taxation / Second AmendmentWho This Bill Affects: Firearm manufacturers, retailers, lawful gun owners QUICK SUMMARY SB 763 imposes an additional 11% tax on the gross receipts from the sale and distribution of firearms and ammunition by manufacturers.

HB 110: Firearm in Unattended Motor Vehicle; Civil Penalty 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 110Bill Patron: Del. Amy J. Laufer (D)Bill Area: Second Amendment / Firearm RegulationWho This Bill Affects: Law-abiding Virginia firearm owners QUICK SUMMARY HB 110 makes it illegal to leave a handgun visible inside an unattended vehicle. If someone does, they can face

SB 796: AI Companion Chatbots & Minors Act 🟢 THREAT LEVEL: NONE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 796Bill Patron: Sen. Tara A. Durant (R)Bill Area: Child Protection / Technology RegulationWho This Bill Affects: Technology companies, AI chatbot operators, minors, parents, & online users across Virginia QUICK SUMMARY SB 796 establishes the AI Companion Chatbots & Minors Act to protect children

SB 636: Removal of Confederate Monuments from Capitol Square 🟢 THREAT LEVEL: LOW BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 636Bill Patron: Sen. Adam P. Ebbin (D)Bill Area: Historic Preservation / State PropertyWho This Bill Affects: Virginia taxpayers, veterans’ groups, historic preservation organizations QUICK SUMMARY SB 636 directs the Department of General Services to remove all remaining Confederate monuments from Capitol Square

HB 359: Private elementary or secondary school; use of public funds for tuition, standards. 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 359Bill Patron: Del. Dan I. Helmer (D)Bill Area: Education Policy / School ChoiceWho This Bill Affects: Private schools, parents using faith-based schools, students receiving tuition assistance QUICK SUMMARY HB359 sets new rules for private elementary and secondary

HB 1263: Public Sector Collective Bargaining Expansion 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 1263Bill Patron: Del. Kathy K.L. Tran (D)Bill Area: Labor Policy / Public Sector Unions / Government AccountabilityWho This Bill Affects: State employees, local government employees, home care providers, taxpayers, and local governments QUICK SUMMARY HB1263 repeals Virginia’s long-standing prohibition on collective bargaining for public

HB 1525: Firearms, certain; possession or transportation by certain persons, penalty. 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 1525Bill Patron: Del. Garrett McGuire (D)Bill Area: Firearms / Second AmendmentWho This Bill Affects: Young adults ages 18–20, Minors under 18 in Virginia QUICK SUMMARY This bill makes it illegal for adults under 21 to purchase a handgun or so-called

HB 1207: Statewide Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 1207Bill Patron: Del. Briana D. Sewell (D)Bill Area: Labor Policy / Government Benefits / Employer MandatesWho This Bill Affects: Employers, employees, small businesses QUICK SUMMARY HB 1207 creates a state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program in Virginia. Here’s how it works: