Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR425: Commending the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
To prohibit disability-based jury discrimination and allow for exemptions upon request for persons with disabilities that impair their ability to serve on a jury; and.
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
a bill to prohibit disability-based jury discrimination and allow for exemptions upon request for persons with disabilities that impair their ability to serve on a jury; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus also successfully advocated in the 2026 Session for HB 1404, a bill that allows local governments to appoint a non-voting youth representative, increasing youth civic participation in government; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus hosted canvas launches throughout the Commonwealth to empower and mobilize young disabled voters for Democratic candidates that support disability rights; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus hereby be commended for empowering and providing civic engagement opportunities to disabled youth across the Commonwealth; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the organization's efforts to empower disabled youth in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
- Maldonado, Michelle (D, 20) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D, 96)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Karrie Delaney (D, 9)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR425ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109577D
Common questions
- What is HR425?
- HR425 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus.
- What does HR425 do?
- In its own words: To prohibit disability-based jury discrimination and allow for exemptions upon request for persons with disabilities that impair their ability to serve on a jury; and.
- What is the status of HR425?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR425ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR425?
- Maldonado, Michelle (D, 20), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR425?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR425
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