Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2149: Commending Teddy Riley.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2149 Commending Teddy Riley. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Teddy Riley, the founder of Future Records Recording Studios in Virginia Beach who revolutionized contemporary music by pioneering New Jack Swing, a blend of hip hop, rhythm and blues, and pop, has influenced recording artists around the world; and WHEREAS, Teddy Riley relocated from New York City to Virginia Beach in 1990, then opened the Future Records Recording Studios in the Thalia neighborhood; the facility quickly became a cultural landmark in the region and one of the premier recording studios on the East Coast, demonstrating that world-class music production could thrive in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Teddy Riley worked with numerous nationally and internationally renowned artists, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Heavy D, New Kids on the Block, and Tom Jones; and WHEREAS, under Teddy Riley's leadership, Future Records Recording Studios became a gathering place for artists, producers, and aspiring musicians; he inspired local artists such as Missy Elliott and Timbaland and notably mentored Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who formed The Neptunes and became one of the most successful production teams in music history; and WHEREAS, through Future Records Recording Studios, Teddy Riley contributed to the emergence of the region's unique musical sound …
Sponsors
- Michael Feggans (D, 97) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Debra Gardner (D, 76)
- Jackie Glass (D, 93)
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80)
- Fernando Martinez (D, 29)
- John McAuliff (D, 30)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2149ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200242D
Common questions
- What is HR2149?
- HR2149 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Teddy Riley.
- What is the status of HR2149?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2149ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2149?
- Michael Feggans (D, 97), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2149?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2149
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