RICHMOND, VA – Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law legislation to lower the cost of life-saving medicine and increase accessibility to essential medical services. The common-sense pieces of legislation were top priorities for Virginia House Democrats during the 2026 session – bringing essential healthcare within reach of all Virginians. “The bills signed into law yesterday are key…
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RICHMOND, VA – Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed HB1207 patroned by Delegate Briana Sewell into law, establishing statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Starting in December 2028, Virginia’s statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program will ensure workers can care for themselves and their loved ones without sacrificing a paycheck or job security – strengthening both families and the…
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement: “From day one, this was about more than a single election. It was about fighting against a political power grab. It was about making sure the voices of the people matter. And at the ballot box, a historic number of Virginians made their voice loud…
RICHMOND, VA – At reconvene, the Virginia legislature voted to accept Governor Spanberger’s amendments to Paid Family and Medical Leave (HB1207), enabling the bill to become law. Beginning in December 2028, the statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program will allow Virginians to care for themselves and loved ones without foregoing paychecks or quality of work…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia legislature passed HB1182 into law, removing barriers to contraceptive drugs and devices by requiring insurance coverage. This is one of several bills included in the Contraceptive Equity Act package passed by House Democrats in the 2026 legislative session to protect access to life-saving reproductive healthcare. “Contraceptive healthcare should be treated as the…
RICHMOND, VA — Virginia House Democrats praise Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing HB1 into law – raising Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. The top priority of the 2026 legislative session, this law delivers on House Democrats’ commitment to building an Affordable Virginia where working families can live and thrive. “Working Virginians have been long…
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Spanberger signed 14 bipartisan bills introduced by House Democrats to support the health and well-being of students and boost the quality of Virginia’s public schools. These new laws fill gaps in Virginia’s public education system and enable students to learn at the best of their abilities and thrive at school. “When students…
RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed four bills introduced by Virginia House Democrats to enable workforce growth throughout the Commonwealth. Through investing nearly $10 billion, four companies that define Virginia’s workforce will be able to create 3,000 new jobs – providing opportunity for hardworking Virginians and creating a stable business environment. “Virginia is home…
RICHMOND, VA – This morning, Governor Spanberger signed eight bipartisan Virginia House Democrats’ Bills to ensure schools are safe and supportive environments for learning. From providing teachers with tools to identify threats and mental health challenges, to modernizing internet safety education, to making it easier to alert in the case of emergencies, to providing increased support for…
RICHMOND, VA — Yesterday, Governor Spanberger signed five bipartisan bills first passed out of the House of Delegates that aim to lower the cost of energy for everyday Virginians. Through promoting a more reliable, modern, and affordable energy system, supporting infrastructure expansion, encouraging innovative technologies, improving grid resilience, and protecting consumers from rising costs, these bills…