2020 Uncodified Acts

2020 Virginia Uncodified Acts

6/30/2025

Chapter 1 (HB5120): Elections, Department of; appropriations to provide prepaid postage for return of absentee ballots.

Chapter 8 (HB5087): Unemployment compensation; extends date VEC is required to establish, etc., short-time compensation.

Chapter 9 (SB5083): School boards; board required to post on its website the COVID-19 virus mitigation plan.

Chapter 13 (SB5090): COVID-19 virus; Commissioner of Health shall make information available to public on a website.

Chapter 56 (HB5005): Budget Bill.

Chapter 1202 (HB340): Emergency laws; civil relief, citizens of the Commonwealth furloughed.

Abingdon, Town of

Chapter 447 (HB1720): Abingdon, Town of; amending charter, updates town's boundary descriptions.
Chapter 448 (SB1084): Abingdon, Town of; amending charter, updates town's boundary descriptions.

Absentee Ballots

Chapter 1201 (HB207): Absentee voting; no excuse required, permanent absentee voter list.

Administration of Government

Chapter 458 (SB1094): Conservation and Recreation, Department of; authorized to divest itself of certain property.
Chapter 571 (SB1048): Virginia Horse Center Foundation; DACS to investigate and negotiate public assistance.
Chapter 590 (HB420): Emergency services and disaster preparedness plans; DEM to review plans.
Chapter 634 (SB1064): Combined sewer overflow outfalls; James River watershed.
Chapter 745 (HB491): Industrial hemp; VDACS to convene work group to assess opportunities for development of industry.
Chapter 901 (HB624): Human Rights, Division of; requirements for equal pay irrespective of sex.
Chapter 1134 (SB577): Capital outlay plan; updates six-year plan for projects.
Chapter 1283 (HB29): Budget Bill.
Chapter 1289 (HB30): Budget Bill.

Affordable Housing

Chapter 482 (HB854): Affordable housing; VHDA, et al., to study ways to develop.

Appropriations

Chapter 326 (HB460): Scott, Winston Lamont; compensation for wrongful incarceration.
Chapter 1230 (HB1414): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1275 (SB890): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1283 (HB29): Budget Bill.
Chapter 1289 (HB30): Budget Bill.

Armed Forces

Chapter 261 (HB143): Unemployment compensation; leaving employment to follow military spouse.
Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.

Assisted Living Facilities

Chapter 848 (SB355): Assisted living facilities; audio-visual recording of residents, report.

Augusta County

Chapter 652 (SB929): Augusta County and City of Staunton; temporary location of district courts.

Authorities

Chapter 282 (SB995): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.
Chapter 373 (HB1635): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.
Chapter 482 (HB854): Affordable housing; VHDA, et al., to study ways to develop.
Chapter 517 (HB810): Virginia housing opportunity tax credit program; VHDA, et al., to develop.

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Chapter 235 (SB739): Acute psychiatric bed registry; DBHDS shall establish work group to evaluate, etc.
Chapter 364 (HB728): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 367 (HB1453): Acute psychiatric bed registry; DBHDS shall establish work group to evaluate, etc.
Chapter 737 (SB734): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 847 (SB280): Health insurance; mental health parity, required report.
Chapter 869 (HB308): Students; DOE to establish guideline for excused absence due to mental and behavioral health.
Chapter 918 (HB1699): Temporary detention; DBHDS shall study who may evaluate.
Chapter 919 (SB768): Temporary detention; DBHDS shall study who may evaluate.
Chapter 1057 (HB1521): Central State Colony, etc.; repeals various Chapters relating to establishment.
Chapter 1058 (SB850): Central State Colony, etc.; repeals various Chapters relating to establishment.

Blacksburg, Town of

Chapter 128 (HB629): Blacksburg, Town of; amending charter, public hearings.
Chapter 825 (SB454): Blacksburg, Town of; amending charter, public hearings.

Blackstone, Town of

Chapter 151 (HB1565): Blackstone, Town of; amending charter, advisory referendums.
Chapter 536 (SB1036): Blackstone, Town of; amending charter, advisory referendums.

Bluefield, Town of

Chapter 120 (HB171): Bluefield, Town of; amending charter, relating to town council, mayor, and town powers.
Chapter 889 (SB244): Bluefield, Town of; amending charter, relating to town council, mayor, and town powers.

Bond Issues

Chapter 253 (HB1246): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 280 (SB580): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.

Brodnax, Town of

Chapter 119 (HB168): Brodnax, Town of; amending charter, reduces number of town councilmen.
Chapter 890 (SB257): Brodnax, Town of; amending charter, reduces number of town councilmen.

Budget, State

Chapter 1283 (HB29): Budget Bill.
Chapter 1289 (HB30): Budget Bill.

Building Code

Chapter 130 (HB670): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
Chapter 533 (SB333): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.

Cannabis

Chapter 711 (HB347): Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; SHHR to convene work group to review & make recommendation.

Capital Outlay

Chapter 1134 (SB577): Capital outlay plan; updates six-year plan for projects.

Career and Technical Education

Chapter 692 (HB1680): Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Guide; Board of Education to review and revise.

Charlottesville, City of

Chapter 813 (HB1107): An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1, 5, as amended, 5.1, as amended, 6, as amended, 7, 8, 9, as amended, 12, as amended, 14, as amended, 17, as amended, 19, 20, as amended, 25, 28, 29, as amended, 36 through 40, 42, 43, as amended, 45-a through 48, 50.1, as
Chapter 814 (SB284): An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1, 5, as amended, 5.1, as amended, 6, as amended, 7, 8, 9, as amended, 12, as amended, 14, as amended, 17, as amended, 19, 20, as amended, 25, 28, 29, as amended, 36 through 40, 42, 43, as amended, 45-a through 48, 50.1, as

Charters

Chapter 119 (HB168): Brodnax, Town of; amending charter, reduces number of town councilmen.
Chapter 120 (HB171): Bluefield, Town of; amending charter, relating to town council, mayor, and town powers.
Chapter 125 (HB345): Scottsville, Town of; amending charter, staggered elections for town council and other officers.
Chapter 126 (HB441): Middleburg, Town of; amending charter, clarification of powers and duties of mayor, council, etc.
Chapter 127 (HB464): Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, council members.
Chapter 128 (HB629): Blacksburg, Town of; amending charter, public hearings.
Chapter 134 (HB749): Norfolk, City of; amending charter, employees of officers, vagrants.
Chapter 135 (HB846): Elkton, Town of; amending charter, town boundaries, council meetings.
Chapter 141 (HB1064): Richmond, City of; amending charter, residency of council members.
Chapter 146 (HB1233): Dayton, Town of; amending charter, organizational and technical changes.
Chapter 151 (HB1565): Blackstone, Town of; amending charter, advisory referendums.
Chapter 394 (HB564): Cheriton, Town of; amending charter, town elections.
Chapter 447 (HB1720): Abingdon, Town of; amending charter, updates town's boundary descriptions.
Chapter 448 (SB1084): Abingdon, Town of; amending charter, updates town's boundary descriptions.
Chapter 528 (SB96): Norfolk, City of; amending charter, employees of officers, vagrants.
Chapter 536 (SB1036): Blackstone, Town of; amending charter, advisory referendums.
Chapter 594 (HB1492): Parksley, Town of; amending charter, mayor and six members of council shall be elected in November.
Chapter 596 (HB1616): Hopewell, City of; amending charter, issuance of bonds.
Chapter 598 (HB1734): Winchester, City of; amending charter, relating to school board.
Chapter 608 (SB961): Hopewell, City of; amending charter, issuance of bonds.
Chapter 757 (SB597): Elkton, Town of; amending charter, town boundaries, council meetings.
Chapter 762 (SB900): Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, council members.
Chapter 813 (HB1107): An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1, 5, as amended, 5.1, as amended, 6, as amended, 7, 8, 9, as amended, 12, as amended, 14, as amended, 17, as amended, 19, 20, as amended, 25, 28, 29, as amended, 36 through 40, 42, 43, as amended, 45-a through 48, 50.1, as
Chapter 814 (SB284): An Act to amend and reenact §§ 1, 5, as amended, 5.1, as amended, 6, as amended, 7, 8, 9, as amended, 12, as amended, 14, as amended, 17, as amended, 19, 20, as amended, 25, 28, 29, as amended, 36 through 40, 42, 43, as amended, 45-a through 48, 50.1, as
Chapter 825 (SB454): Blacksburg, Town of; amending charter, public hearings.
Chapter 827 (SB528): Richmond, City of; amending charter, residency of council members.
Chapter 889 (SB244): Bluefield, Town of; amending charter, relating to town council, mayor, and town powers.
Chapter 890 (SB257): Brodnax, Town of; amending charter, reduces number of town councilmen.
Chapter 891 (SB541): Middleburg, Town of; amending charter, clarification of powers and duties of mayor, council, etc.
Chapter 1176 (SB690): Dayton, Town of; amending charter, organizational and technical changes.
Chapter 1252 (SB281): Scottsville, Town of; amending charter, staggered elections for town council and other officers.

Cheriton, Town of

Chapter 394 (HB564): Cheriton, Town of; amending charter, town elections.

Chesterfield County

Chapter 1042 (HB928): Chesterfield County School Board; recovery high school to be established.

Child Care

Chapter 462 (HB997): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.
Chapter 463 (SB675): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.

Civil Remedies and Procedure

Chapter 326 (HB460): Scott, Winston Lamont; compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Commercial Vehicles

Chapter 546 (SB290): Commercial driver's licenses; entry-level driver training.

Commissions, Boards, and Institutions Generally

Chapter 522 (HB1284): Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement.
Chapter 549 (HB617): Workers' compensation; repetitive motion injuries.
Chapter 692 (HB1680): Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Guide; Board of Education to review and revise.
Chapter 871 (HB1139): Students; screening and identifying for eligibility for certain programs.
Chapter 1070 (HB784): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1071 (SB236): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1098 (SB612): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1099 (HB1406): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1196 (SJ18): Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission (second reference).

Conservation

Chapter 1193 (HB1526): Electric utility regulation; environmental goals.
Chapter 1194 (SB851): Electric utility regulation; environmental goals.

Constitutional Amendments

Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 1070 (HB784): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1071 (SB236): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.
Chapter 1196 (SJ18): Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission (second reference).

Contractors and Subcontractors

Chapter 282 (SB995): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.
Chapter 373 (HB1635): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.

Corporations

Chapter 279 (SB542): Securities Act; equity crowdfunding exemption.
Chapter 331 (HB1339): Securities Act; equity crowdfunding exemption.
Chapter 1226 (HB1149): Virginia Stock Corporation Act; clarifying and technical changes.

Correctional Enterprises

Chapter 522 (HB1284): Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement.

Corrections, Board of or Department of

Chapter 395 (HB659): People with developmental disabilities; DOC to create workgoup to review guidelines to assist.
Chapter 522 (HB1284): Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement.

Counties, Cities, and Towns

Chapter 624 (HB1639): Rural lands; DEQ shall convene work group to discuss issue of disposal of debris on lands.
Chapter 1201 (HB207): Absentee voting; no excuse required, permanent absentee voter list.

CPL Ryan C. McGhee Memorial Bridge

Chapter 647 (SB1005): CPL Ryan C. McGhee Memorial Bridge; bridge over I-95.

Criminal History Information

Chapter 462 (HB997): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.
Chapter 463 (SB675): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.

Dayton, Town of

Chapter 146 (HB1233): Dayton, Town of; amending charter, organizational and technical changes.
Chapter 1176 (SB690): Dayton, Town of; amending charter, organizational and technical changes.

Discrimination

Chapter 901 (HB624): Human Rights, Division of; requirements for equal pay irrespective of sex.
Chapter 1050 (HB857): Segregated accommodations & segregation districts for residences; repeals certain Acts of Assembly.
Chapter 1051 (SB874): Segregated accommodations & segregation districts for residences; repeals certain Acts of Assembly.
Chapter 1052 (HB914): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1053 (SB896): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1055 (HB1325): Racial inequity; repeals numerous obsolete and discriminatory Acts.
Chapter 1056 (SB636): Racial inequity; repeals numerous obsolete and discriminatory Acts.
Chapter 1059 (HB1638): Institutional racial segregation and discrimination; repeals several Acts.
Chapter 1060 (SB722): Institutional racial segregation and discrimination; repeals several Acts.

District Courts

Chapter 652 (SB929): Augusta County and City of Staunton; temporary location of district courts.

Drivers' Licenses

Chapter 546 (SB290): Commercial driver's licenses; entry-level driver training.

Economic Development

Chapter 1184 (SB773): Heritage trail; creation for motor racing locations in Virginia.

Education

Chapter 110 (HB973): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 352 (SB600): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 510 (HB836): Microcredentials; DOE to develop a plan to adopt, etc.
Chapter 641 (HB1653): School counselors; staffing ratios, report.
Chapter 677 (HB817): Public schools; use of digital devices.
Chapter 692 (HB1680): Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Guide; Board of Education to review and revise.
Chapter 869 (HB308): Students; DOE to establish guideline for excused absence due to mental and behavioral health.
Chapter 871 (HB1139): Students; screening and identifying for eligibility for certain programs.
Chapter 1042 (HB928): Chesterfield County School Board; recovery high school to be established.

Education, Secretary of

Chapter 364 (HB728): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 737 (SB734): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.

Elections

Chapter 350 (HB1086): Voting; restrictions on the basis of race.
Chapter 377 (SB555): Voting; restrictions on the basis of race.
Chapter 1070 (HB784): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1071 (SB236): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1201 (HB207): Absentee voting; no excuse required, permanent absentee voter list.

Elementary Schools

Chapter 110 (HB973): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 352 (SB600): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.

Elkton, Town of

Chapter 135 (HB846): Elkton, Town of; amending charter, town boundaries, council meetings.
Chapter 757 (SB597): Elkton, Town of; amending charter, town boundaries, council meetings.

Emergency Legislation

Chapter 119 (HB168): Brodnax, Town of; amending charter, reduces number of town councilmen.
Chapter 125 (HB345): Scottsville, Town of; amending charter, staggered elections for town council and other officers.
Chapter 253 (HB1246): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 280 (SB580): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 594 (HB1492): Parksley, Town of; amending charter, mayor and six members of council shall be elected in November.
Chapter 890 (SB257): Brodnax, Town of; amending charter, reduces number of town councilmen.
Chapter 1252 (SB281): Scottsville, Town of; amending charter, staggered elections for town council and other officers.

Environment

Chapter 624 (HB1639): Rural lands; DEQ shall convene work group to discuss issue of disposal of debris on lands.

Ethnic Groups

Chapter 1050 (HB857): Segregated accommodations & segregation districts for residences; repeals certain Acts of Assembly.
Chapter 1051 (SB874): Segregated accommodations & segregation districts for residences; repeals certain Acts of Assembly.
Chapter 1052 (HB914): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1053 (SB896): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1059 (HB1638): Institutional racial segregation and discrimination; repeals several Acts.
Chapter 1060 (SB722): Institutional racial segregation and discrimination; repeals several Acts.

Fairfax County

Chapter 895 (SB651): Fairfax County; policemen's pension and retirement board.
Chapter 896 (SB652): Fairfax County; policemen's retirement system.

Fauquier County

Chapter 1024 (HB941): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.
Chapter 1025 (SB557): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.

Fingerprinting

Chapter 462 (HB997): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.
Chapter 463 (SB675): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.

Fire Protection

Chapter 130 (HB670): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
Chapter 533 (SB333): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.

Floods and Flood Control

Chapter 978 (HB1217): Transportation, Department of; at-risk infrastructure, report.

General Services, Department of

Chapter 1180 (SB1065): State-owned structures; DGS to determine which structures are high-risk, report.

Hazardous Substances or Chemicals

Chapter 611 (HB586): PFOA, PFOS, and PFAS; substances in public drinking water.

Health

Chapter 212 (HB378): Comprehensive harm reduction programs; public health emergency, repeal sunset provision.
Chapter 236 (SB757): Medical Excellence Zone Program; VDH to determine feasibility of establishment.
Chapter 303 (SB864): Comprehensive harm reduction programs; public health emergency, repeal sunset provision.
Chapter 368 (HB1701): Medical Excellence Zone Program; VDH to determine feasibility of establishment.
Chapter 416 (HB97): Newborn screening; screening for Krabbe disease.
Chapter 841 (HB826): State plan for medical assistance; payment for services provided by certified doulas.
Chapter 849 (SB365): Health care provider; SHHR to convene a work group related to credentialing.
Chapter 882 (SB213): Personal Maintenance Allowance; DMAS to establish work group to evaluate current amount.
Chapter 929 (HB1719): Prescribed pediatric extended care centers; plan for licensure.
Chapter 932 (SB397): Nursing homes; VDH to convene work group related to increasing availability of clinical workforce.
Chapter 1057 (HB1521): Central State Colony, etc.; repeals various Chapters relating to establishment.
Chapter 1058 (SB850): Central State Colony, etc.; repeals various Chapters relating to establishment.

Health and Human Resources, Secretary of

Chapter 362 (HB661): Exposure-prone incidents; Secretaries of HHR & PSHS to establish a work group.
Chapter 364 (HB728): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 711 (HB347): Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; SHHR to convene work group to review & make recommendation.
Chapter 737 (SB734): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 849 (SB365): Health care provider; SHHR to convene a work group related to credentialing.

Health Insurance

Chapter 847 (SB280): Health insurance; mental health parity, required report.

Hemp Products

Chapter 745 (HB491): Industrial hemp; VDACS to convene work group to assess opportunities for development of industry.

High Schools

Chapter 1042 (HB928): Chesterfield County School Board; recovery high school to be established.

Higher Education

Chapter 110 (HB973): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 352 (SB600): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 584 (SB904): Higher educational institutions, public; dyslexia and literacy.

Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems

Chapter 976 (HB1032): Roy P. Byrd, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating as U.S. Route 29 Business bridge.
Chapter 1024 (HB941): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.
Chapter 1025 (SB557): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.
Chapter 1230 (HB1414): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1275 (SB890): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.

Historic Areas, Landmarks, and Monuments

Chapter 1098 (SB612): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1099 (HB1406): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.

Hopewell, City of

Chapter 596 (HB1616): Hopewell, City of; amending charter, issuance of bonds.
Chapter 608 (SB961): Hopewell, City of; amending charter, issuance of bonds.

Horses

Chapter 571 (SB1048): Virginia Horse Center Foundation; DACS to investigate and negotiate public assistance.

Housing

Chapter 130 (HB670): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
Chapter 517 (HB810): Virginia housing opportunity tax credit program; VHDA, et al., to develop.
Chapter 533 (SB333): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.

Human Rights

Chapter 901 (HB624): Human Rights, Division of; requirements for equal pay irrespective of sex.

Infants

Chapter 416 (HB97): Newborn screening; screening for Krabbe disease.

Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions

Chapter 110 (HB973): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 253 (HB1246): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 280 (SB580): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 352 (SB600): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 584 (SB904): Higher educational institutions, public; dyslexia and literacy.

Insurance

Chapter 847 (SB280): Health insurance; mental health parity, required report.
Chapter 916 (HB1428): Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created.
Chapter 917 (SB732): Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created.

Interstate Route 95

Chapter 647 (SB1005): CPL Ryan C. McGhee Memorial Bridge; bridge over I-95.

James River

Chapter 634 (SB1064): Combined sewer overflow outfalls; James River watershed.

Landowners

Chapter 624 (HB1639): Rural lands; DEQ shall convene work group to discuss issue of disposal of debris on lands.

License Plates and Registration

Chapter 116 (HB593): License plates, special; #TEAMTOMMIE.
Chapter 426 (HB160): License plates, special; bearing the legend STOP GUN VIOLENCE, revenue-sharing provisions.
Chapter 432 (SB87): License plates, special; issuance for supporters of City of Va. Beach bearing the legend VB STRONG.

Medicaid and Medicare Programs

Chapter 882 (SB213): Personal Maintenance Allowance; DMAS to establish work group to evaluate current amount.

Medical Treatment, Care, and Assistance

Chapter 841 (HB826): State plan for medical assistance; payment for services provided by certified doulas.

Middleburg, Town of

Chapter 126 (HB441): Middleburg, Town of; amending charter, clarification of powers and duties of mayor, council, etc.
Chapter 891 (SB541): Middleburg, Town of; amending charter, clarification of powers and duties of mayor, council, etc.

Military and Emergency Laws

Chapter 590 (HB420): Emergency services and disaster preparedness plans; DEM to review plans.

Motor Vehicles

Chapter 116 (HB593): License plates, special; #TEAMTOMMIE.
Chapter 426 (HB160): License plates, special; bearing the legend STOP GUN VIOLENCE, revenue-sharing provisions.
Chapter 432 (SB87): License plates, special; issuance for supporters of City of Va. Beach bearing the legend VB STRONG.
Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 546 (SB290): Commercial driver's licenses; entry-level driver training.
Chapter 973 (HB717): Electric vehicles; DMME to determine feasibility of a rebate program.
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.
Chapter 1230 (HB1414): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1275 (SB890): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.

Narcotics and Drugs

Chapter 464 (HB1000): Prescription drugs; expedited partner therapy, labels.
Chapter 552 (HB1013): Prescription requirements; treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, repeals sunset date.
Chapter 711 (HB347): Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; SHHR to convene work group to review & make recommendation.

Norfolk, City of

Chapter 134 (HB749): Norfolk, City of; amending charter, employees of officers, vagrants.
Chapter 528 (SB96): Norfolk, City of; amending charter, employees of officers, vagrants.

Northern Virginia

Chapter 978 (HB1217): Transportation, Department of; at-risk infrastructure, report.

Nursing Homes

Chapter 932 (SB397): Nursing homes; VDH to convene work group related to increasing availability of clinical workforce.

Parksley, Town of

Chapter 594 (HB1492): Parksley, Town of; amending charter, mayor and six members of council shall be elected in November.

Pensions, Benefits, and Retirement

Chapter 506 (HB775): Virginia College Savings Plan; analyzing current programs to encourage citizens to save.

Personal Property and Personal Property Tax

Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.

Persons With Disabilities

Chapter 395 (HB659): People with developmental disabilities; DOC to create workgoup to review guidelines to assist.
Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 590 (HB420): Emergency services and disaster preparedness plans; DEM to review plans.
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.

Pittsylvania County

Chapter 976 (HB1032): Roy P. Byrd, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating as U.S. Route 29 Business bridge.

Police

Chapter 895 (SB651): Fairfax County; policemen's pension and retirement board.
Chapter 896 (SB652): Fairfax County; policemen's retirement system.

Prescription Medicines

Chapter 464 (HB1000): Prescription drugs; expedited partner therapy, labels.
Chapter 552 (HB1013): Prescription requirements; treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, repeals sunset date.

Prisons and Other Methods of Correction

Chapter 522 (HB1284): Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement.

Professions and Occupations

Chapter 464 (HB1000): Prescription drugs; expedited partner therapy, labels.

Property and Conveyances

Chapter 458 (SB1094): Conservation and Recreation, Department of; authorized to divest itself of certain property.

Property, Grounds, and Buildings, State-owned

Chapter 1180 (SB1065): State-owned structures; DGS to determine which structures are high-risk, report.

Public Safety and Homeland Security, Secretary of

Chapter 362 (HB661): Exposure-prone incidents; Secretaries of HHR & PSHS to establish a work group.

Public Schools

Chapter 677 (HB817): Public schools; use of digital devices.

Public Service Companies

Chapter 863 (HB1183): Bulk energy storage resources; State Corporation Commission.
Chapter 1190 (SB632): Public utilities; aggregate energy storage capacity in the Commonwealth.
Chapter 1193 (HB1526): Electric utility regulation; environmental goals.
Chapter 1194 (SB851): Electric utility regulation; environmental goals.

Pulaski County

Chapter 458 (SB1094): Conservation and Recreation, Department of; authorized to divest itself of certain property.

Redistricting

Chapter 1070 (HB784): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1071 (SB236): Constitutional amendment; apportionment, Virginia Redistricting Commission (voter referendum).
Chapter 1196 (SJ18): Constitutional amendment; Virginia Redistricting Commission (second reference).

Retirement Systems

Chapter 506 (HB775): Virginia College Savings Plan; analyzing current programs to encourage citizens to save.

Richmond, City of

Chapter 141 (HB1064): Richmond, City of; amending charter, residency of council members.
Chapter 827 (SB528): Richmond, City of; amending charter, residency of council members.

Route 17

Chapter 1024 (HB941): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.
Chapter 1025 (SB557): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.

Route 29

Chapter 976 (HB1032): Roy P. Byrd, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating as U.S. Route 29 Business bridge.

Roy P. Byrd, Jr., Memorial Bridge

Chapter 976 (HB1032): Roy P. Byrd, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating as U.S. Route 29 Business bridge.

School Boards

Chapter 641 (HB1653): School counselors; staffing ratios, report.
Chapter 869 (HB308): Students; DOE to establish guideline for excused absence due to mental and behavioral health.
Chapter 1042 (HB928): Chesterfield County School Board; recovery high school to be established.

Scott, Winston Lamont

Chapter 326 (HB460): Scott, Winston Lamont; compensation for wrongful incarceration.

Scottsville, Town of

Chapter 125 (HB345): Scottsville, Town of; amending charter, staggered elections for town council and other officers.
Chapter 1252 (SB281): Scottsville, Town of; amending charter, staggered elections for town council and other officers.

Social Services, Board of or Department of

Chapter 848 (SB355): Assisted living facilities; audio-visual recording of residents, report.

Sporting Exhibitions, Events, and Facilities

Chapter 1184 (SB773): Heritage trail; creation for motor racing locations in Virginia.

Spotsylvania County

Chapter 647 (SB1005): CPL Ryan C. McGhee Memorial Bridge; bridge over I-95.

State Corporation Commission

Chapter 279 (SB542): Securities Act; equity crowdfunding exemption.
Chapter 331 (HB1339): Securities Act; equity crowdfunding exemption.
Chapter 847 (SB280): Health insurance; mental health parity, required report.
Chapter 863 (HB1183): Bulk energy storage resources; State Corporation Commission.

Staunton, City of

Chapter 652 (SB929): Augusta County and City of Staunton; temporary location of district courts.

Stock Corporations

Chapter 1226 (HB1149): Virginia Stock Corporation Act; clarifying and technical changes.

Stormwater Management

Chapter 405 (HB520): Trees; DEQ to convene advisory to study planting or preservation, report.

Students

Chapter 110 (HB973): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 352 (SB600): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 584 (SB904): Higher educational institutions, public; dyslexia and literacy.
Chapter 869 (HB308): Students; DOE to establish guideline for excused absence due to mental and behavioral health.
Chapter 871 (HB1139): Students; screening and identifying for eligibility for certain programs.

Study Commissions, Committees, and Reports

Chapter 235 (SB739): Acute psychiatric bed registry; DBHDS shall establish work group to evaluate, etc.
Chapter 236 (SB757): Medical Excellence Zone Program; VDH to determine feasibility of establishment.
Chapter 362 (HB661): Exposure-prone incidents; Secretaries of HHR & PSHS to establish a work group.
Chapter 364 (HB728): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 367 (HB1453): Acute psychiatric bed registry; DBHDS shall establish work group to evaluate, etc.
Chapter 368 (HB1701): Medical Excellence Zone Program; VDH to determine feasibility of establishment.
Chapter 405 (HB520): Trees; DEQ to convene advisory to study planting or preservation, report.
Chapter 482 (HB854): Affordable housing; VHDA, et al., to study ways to develop.
Chapter 506 (HB775): Virginia College Savings Plan; analyzing current programs to encourage citizens to save.
Chapter 510 (HB836): Microcredentials; DOE to develop a plan to adopt, etc.
Chapter 517 (HB810): Virginia housing opportunity tax credit program; VHDA, et al., to develop.
Chapter 522 (HB1284): Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement.
Chapter 590 (HB420): Emergency services and disaster preparedness plans; DEM to review plans.
Chapter 611 (HB586): PFOA, PFOS, and PFAS; substances in public drinking water.
Chapter 624 (HB1639): Rural lands; DEQ shall convene work group to discuss issue of disposal of debris on lands.
Chapter 634 (SB1064): Combined sewer overflow outfalls; James River watershed.
Chapter 641 (HB1653): School counselors; staffing ratios, report.
Chapter 711 (HB347): Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; SHHR to convene work group to review & make recommendation.
Chapter 737 (SB734): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 745 (HB491): Industrial hemp; VDACS to convene work group to assess opportunities for development of industry.
Chapter 841 (HB826): State plan for medical assistance; payment for services provided by certified doulas.
Chapter 847 (SB280): Health insurance; mental health parity, required report.
Chapter 848 (SB355): Assisted living facilities; audio-visual recording of residents, report.
Chapter 849 (SB365): Health care provider; SHHR to convene a work group related to credentialing.
Chapter 863 (HB1183): Bulk energy storage resources; State Corporation Commission.
Chapter 882 (SB213): Personal Maintenance Allowance; DMAS to establish work group to evaluate current amount.
Chapter 916 (HB1428): Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created.
Chapter 917 (SB732): Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created.
Chapter 918 (HB1699): Temporary detention; DBHDS shall study who may evaluate.
Chapter 919 (SB768): Temporary detention; DBHDS shall study who may evaluate.
Chapter 929 (HB1719): Prescribed pediatric extended care centers; plan for licensure.
Chapter 932 (SB397): Nursing homes; VDH to convene work group related to increasing availability of clinical workforce.
Chapter 973 (HB717): Electric vehicles; DMME to determine feasibility of a rebate program.
Chapter 978 (HB1217): Transportation, Department of; at-risk infrastructure, report.
Chapter 1098 (SB612): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1099 (HB1406): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1180 (SB1065): State-owned structures; DGS to determine which structures are high-risk, report.
Chapter 1190 (SB632): Public utilities; aggregate energy storage capacity in the Commonwealth.
Chapter 1193 (HB1526): Electric utility regulation; environmental goals.
Chapter 1194 (SB851): Electric utility regulation; environmental goals.
Chapter 1230 (HB1414): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1275 (SB890): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.

Taxation

Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 916 (HB1428): Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created.
Chapter 917 (SB732): Virginia Health Benefit Exchange; created.
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.
Chapter 1230 (HB1414): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1275 (SB890): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.

Tourists and Tourist Industry

Chapter 1184 (SB773): Heritage trail; creation for motor racing locations in Virginia.

Transportation

Chapter 978 (HB1217): Transportation, Department of; at-risk infrastructure, report.
Chapter 1052 (HB914): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1053 (SB896): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1230 (HB1414): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.
Chapter 1275 (SB890): Transportation; amends numerous laws related to funds, safety programs, revenue sources, etc.

Trees

Chapter 405 (HB520): Trees; DEQ to convene advisory to study planting or preservation, report.

Uncodified Legislation

Chapter 110 (HB973): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 116 (HB593): License plates, special; #TEAMTOMMIE.
Chapter 130 (HB670): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
Chapter 212 (HB378): Comprehensive harm reduction programs; public health emergency, repeal sunset provision.
Chapter 235 (SB739): Acute psychiatric bed registry; DBHDS shall establish work group to evaluate, etc.
Chapter 236 (SB757): Medical Excellence Zone Program; VDH to determine feasibility of establishment.
Chapter 253 (HB1246): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 261 (HB143): Unemployment compensation; leaving employment to follow military spouse.
Chapter 280 (SB580): Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2020; created.
Chapter 282 (SB995): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.
Chapter 303 (SB864): Comprehensive harm reduction programs; public health emergency, repeal sunset provision.
Chapter 350 (HB1086): Voting; restrictions on the basis of race.
Chapter 352 (SB600): Elementary and secondary schools, etc.; repealing several Acts relating to racial segregation.
Chapter 362 (HB661): Exposure-prone incidents; Secretaries of HHR & PSHS to establish a work group.
Chapter 364 (HB728): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 367 (HB1453): Acute psychiatric bed registry; DBHDS shall establish work group to evaluate, etc.
Chapter 368 (HB1701): Medical Excellence Zone Program; VDH to determine feasibility of establishment.
Chapter 373 (HB1635): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.
Chapter 377 (SB555): Voting; restrictions on the basis of race.
Chapter 395 (HB659): People with developmental disabilities; DOC to create workgoup to review guidelines to assist.
Chapter 405 (HB520): Trees; DEQ to convene advisory to study planting or preservation, report.
Chapter 416 (HB97): Newborn screening; screening for Krabbe disease.
Chapter 426 (HB160): License plates, special; bearing the legend STOP GUN VIOLENCE, revenue-sharing provisions.
Chapter 432 (SB87): License plates, special; issuance for supporters of City of Va. Beach bearing the legend VB STRONG.
Chapter 458 (SB1094): Conservation and Recreation, Department of; authorized to divest itself of certain property.
Chapter 462 (HB997): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.
Chapter 463 (SB675): Child care providers; fingerprint-based criminal background checks, repeals sunset.
Chapter 482 (HB854): Affordable housing; VHDA, et al., to study ways to develop.
Chapter 506 (HB775): Virginia College Savings Plan; analyzing current programs to encourage citizens to save.
Chapter 510 (HB836): Microcredentials; DOE to develop a plan to adopt, etc.
Chapter 517 (HB810): Virginia housing opportunity tax credit program; VHDA, et al., to develop.
Chapter 522 (HB1284): Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement.
Chapter 533 (SB333): USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
Chapter 549 (HB617): Workers' compensation; repetitive motion injuries.
Chapter 552 (HB1013): Prescription requirements; treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, repeals sunset date.
Chapter 571 (SB1048): Virginia Horse Center Foundation; DACS to investigate and negotiate public assistance.
Chapter 584 (SB904): Higher educational institutions, public; dyslexia and literacy.
Chapter 590 (HB420): Emergency services and disaster preparedness plans; DEM to review plans.
Chapter 611 (HB586): PFOA, PFOS, and PFAS; substances in public drinking water.
Chapter 624 (HB1639): Rural lands; DEQ shall convene work group to discuss issue of disposal of debris on lands.
Chapter 634 (SB1064): Combined sewer overflow outfalls; James River watershed.
Chapter 641 (HB1653): School counselors; staffing ratios, report.
Chapter 652 (SB929): Augusta County and City of Staunton; temporary location of district courts.
Chapter 677 (HB817): Public schools; use of digital devices.
Chapter 692 (HB1680): Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Guide; Board of Education to review and revise.
Chapter 711 (HB347): Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; SHHR to convene work group to review & make recommendation.
Chapter 737 (SB734): Residential psychiatric placement and services; SOE, et al., to establish work group.
Chapter 745 (HB491): Industrial hemp; VDACS to convene work group to assess opportunities for development of industry.
Chapter 841 (HB826): State plan for medical assistance; payment for services provided by certified doulas.
Chapter 848 (SB355): Assisted living facilities; audio-visual recording of residents, report.
Chapter 849 (SB365): Health care provider; SHHR to convene a work group related to credentialing.
Chapter 863 (HB1183): Bulk energy storage resources; State Corporation Commission.
Chapter 869 (HB308): Students; DOE to establish guideline for excused absence due to mental and behavioral health.
Chapter 871 (HB1139): Students; screening and identifying for eligibility for certain programs.
Chapter 882 (SB213): Personal Maintenance Allowance; DMAS to establish work group to evaluate current amount.
Chapter 895 (SB651): Fairfax County; policemen's pension and retirement board.
Chapter 896 (SB652): Fairfax County; policemen's retirement system.
Chapter 901 (HB624): Human Rights, Division of; requirements for equal pay irrespective of sex.
Chapter 918 (HB1699): Temporary detention; DBHDS shall study who may evaluate.
Chapter 919 (SB768): Temporary detention; DBHDS shall study who may evaluate.
Chapter 929 (HB1719): Prescribed pediatric extended care centers; plan for licensure.
Chapter 932 (SB397): Nursing homes; VDH to convene work group related to increasing availability of clinical workforce.
Chapter 973 (HB717): Electric vehicles; DMME to determine feasibility of a rebate program.
Chapter 978 (HB1217): Transportation, Department of; at-risk infrastructure, report.
Chapter 1024 (HB941): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.
Chapter 1025 (SB557): VDOT; electronic speed indicator signs on U.S. Route 17.
Chapter 1042 (HB928): Chesterfield County School Board; recovery high school to be established.
Chapter 1050 (HB857): Segregated accommodations & segregation districts for residences; repeals certain Acts of Assembly.
Chapter 1051 (SB874): Segregated accommodations & segregation districts for residences; repeals certain Acts of Assembly.
Chapter 1052 (HB914): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1053 (SB896): Segregation in transportation; repeals certain Acts.
Chapter 1055 (HB1325): Racial inequity; repeals numerous obsolete and discriminatory Acts.
Chapter 1056 (SB636): Racial inequity; repeals numerous obsolete and discriminatory Acts.
Chapter 1059 (HB1638): Institutional racial segregation and discrimination; repeals several Acts.
Chapter 1060 (SB722): Institutional racial segregation and discrimination; repeals several Acts.
Chapter 1098 (SB612): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1099 (HB1406): Historical Statues in the United States Capitol, Commission for; removal of Robert E. Lee statue.
Chapter 1134 (SB577): Capital outlay plan; updates six-year plan for projects.
Chapter 1180 (SB1065): State-owned structures; DGS to determine which structures are high-risk, report.
Chapter 1184 (SB773): Heritage trail; creation for motor racing locations in Virginia.
Chapter 1283 (HB29): Budget Bill.
Chapter 1289 (HB30): Budget Bill.

Unemployment Compensation

Chapter 261 (HB143): Unemployment compensation; leaving employment to follow military spouse.

Veterans

Chapter 540 (HB1268): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disable veteran.
Chapter 1195 (HJ103): Constitutional amendment; personal property tax exemption for motor vehicle of a disabled veteran.

Virginia Beach, City of

Chapter 127 (HB464): Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, council members.
Chapter 762 (SB900): Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, council members.

Voters and Voting

Chapter 350 (HB1086): Voting; restrictions on the basis of race.
Chapter 377 (SB555): Voting; restrictions on the basis of race.
Chapter 1201 (HB207): Absentee voting; no excuse required, permanent absentee voter list.

Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

Chapter 282 (SB995): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.
Chapter 373 (HB1635): Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; labor organizations.

Water and Sewer Systems

Chapter 611 (HB586): PFOA, PFOS, and PFAS; substances in public drinking water.

Water Pollution

Chapter 634 (SB1064): Combined sewer overflow outfalls; James River watershed.

Waters of the State, Ports, and Harbors

Chapter 634 (SB1064): Combined sewer overflow outfalls; James River watershed.

Winchester, City of

Chapter 598 (HB1734): Winchester, City of; amending charter, relating to school board.

Workers' Compensation

Chapter 549 (HB617): Workers' compensation; repetitive motion injuries.

Writs

Chapter 1201 (HB207): Absentee voting; no excuse required, permanent absentee voter list.

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