Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR344: Commending Bay Aging.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 344 Commending Bay Aging. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, for 48 years, Bay Aging has been dedicated to helping older residents of the 10 counties on the Middle Peninsula and the Northern Neck age with dignity and remain active members of their communities; and WHEREAS, Bay Aging was established on June 26, 1978, as the Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Service Area 17/18; the organization quickly earned the community's trust by providing essential supports, including Meals on Wheels, Active Lifestyle Centers, and expert information and referrals; and WHEREAS, Bay Aging expanded its mission in 1981 to include housing services, focusing on home repairs, weatherization, and indoor plumbing rehabilitation to ensure older adults could remain in their homes safely; and WHEREAS, recognizing a critical need for rural mobility, Bay Aging established Bay Transit in September 1996 with a single vehicle; the program has since grown into a premier regional fleet of more than 50 buses serving 12 counties and providing more than 132,000 annual rides; and WHEREAS, in 1999, Bay Aging launched its multifamily housing program with the construction of Winters Point, a vision that expanded in the early 2000s with communities such as Daffodil Gardens and Port Town Village, and today encompasses 11 senior apartment complexes and …
Sponsors
- Hodges, M. (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Kent, Hillary (R, 67)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR344ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109214D
Common questions
- What is HR344?
- HR344 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Bay Aging.
- What is the status of HR344?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR344ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR344?
- Hodges, M. (R, 68), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR344?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR344
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