Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR282: Celebrating the life of James Roane Dudley, M.D.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 282 Celebrating the life of James Roane Dudley, M.D. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, James Roane Dudley, M.D., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and respected emergency medicine physician, who served communities across the Middle and Upper Peninsulas of the Commonwealth for many years, died on January 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, born in London, England, while his father was stationed with the United States Navy, James Dudley went on to attend the University of Virginia (UVA), where he set his sights on a career in medicine; and WHEREAS, after working as an orderly with the UVA hospital system, James Dudley earned his medical degree and worked for some time in family medicine before ultimately specializing in emergency medicine; and WHEREAS, James Dudley staffed the emergency room at what is today the VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital for nearly 40 years and was a key member of the leadership team of the Riverside Medical Group, one of the largest and most diverse group practices in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, beyond his work as an emergency physician, James Dudley served as an operational medical director guiding emergency medical services agencies on the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, as a volunteer physician at free clinics and local correctional facilities, and as a medical …
Sponsors
- Hodges, M. (R, 68) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR282ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107810D
Common questions
- What is HR282?
- HR282 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of James Roane Dudley, M.D.
- What is the status of HR282?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR282ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR282?
- Hodges, M. (R, 68).
- Where is the official record for HR282?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR282
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