SB 19: Instructional Materials; Sexually Explicit Content 🟡 THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: SB 19Bill Patron: Del. Mamie E. Locke (Chief Patron)Issue Area: Education / Parental Rights / School PolicyWho It Will Impact: Parents, Students, Virginia Department of Education, Local School Boards QUICK SUMMARY SB 19 amends current law concerning sexually explicit material used in public schools. It limits parental […]

SB 27: Firearm Industry Members; “Standards of Responsible Conduct” ⚫ THREAT LEVEL: CRITICAL BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Name: SB 27Bill Patron: Jennifer D. Carroll FoyIssue Area: Second Amendment / Business Regulation / Civil LiabilityWho It Will Impact: Gun Manufacturers, Distributors, Owners, and Retailers QUICK SUMMARY SB 27 establishes broad and poorly defined “responsible conduct” standards for the firearm industry,

HB 1: Minimum Wage; Mandatory Increases to $15/hour 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 1Bill Patron: Del. Jeion A. WardIssue Area: Economy / Small Business / Workforce PolicyWho It Will Impact: Businesses, Workers QUICK SUMMARY HB 1 establishes a statewide minimum wage increase to $15.00 per hour by 2028 and then requires automatic annual increases tied to inflation.

HB 5: Mandatory Paid Sick Leave; Civil Penalties 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 5Bill Patron: Del. Kelly K. Convirs-FowlerIssue Area: Employment Law / Small Business / Workforce RegulationWho It Will Impact:  Small and mid-sized employers across Virginia QUICK SUMMARY HB 5 mandates paid sick leave for nearly all employees in Virginia, and authorizes the Commissioner of Labor and

HB 7: Law-Enforcement Officers; No Masks 🔴 THREAT LEVEL: HIGH BILL SNAPSHOT Bill Number: HB 7Bill Patron: Sen. Michael J. Jones (D)Issue Area: Public Safety / Law EnforcementWho It Will Impact: State & federal law-enforcement officers operating in Virginia QUICK SUMMARY HB 7 bans most law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty [except for medical reasons