Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR23: Commending Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23 Commending Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 21, 2026 WHEREAS, for 50 years, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare has provided high-quality care and treatment to members of the community while supporting innovation in the medical profession; and WHEREAS, the Chesapeake Hospital Authority was created by the General Assembly in 1966 to provide for the public health, welfare, convenience, and prosperity of the residents of the City of Chesapeake and people throughout the region; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 1976, the Chesapeake Hospital Authority opened Chesapeake General Hospital to serve as a trusted cornerstone of the community, delivering lifesaving medical services, advancing public health, and responding to the evolving needs of patients and families; the hospital system adopted its current name, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, in 2015; and WHEREAS, over the course of its 50-year history, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare's physicians, nurses, clinicians, administrators, and support staff have demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion and have improved countless lives through their skill, hard work, and commitment to care; and WHEREAS, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare now offers comprehensive cancer and behavioral health care, state-of-the-art neurovascular and cardiac services, the most preferred labor and delivery program in Hampton Roads, and trauma services; and WHEREAS, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare has continually invested in medical innovation, technology, education, and community …
Sponsors
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Leftwich, James (R, 90)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR23ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105856D
Common questions
- What is HR23?
- HR23 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.
- What is the status of HR23?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR23ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR23?
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR23?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR23
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