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VA HB1188

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Thomas

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission as an 18-member legislative branch body with 10 legislative members (6 from House of Delegates, 4 from Senate) and 8 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor

  • Requires nonlegislative members to include an elementary/high school administrator, community college professional, licensed pediatrician, public safety expert, mental health specialist, and education/economic development representative

  • Directs the Commission to advise the General Assembly on issues affecting boys and men including education inequity, economic opportunities, health outcome disparities, family life, and social media impact

  • Mandates annual reports to the General Assembly and Governor, plus a special one-time report with up to three recommendations due by October 1, 2026

  • Contains a sunset provision expiring the Commission on July 1, 2029, and declares an emergency making the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission; established, report, sunset provision.

Last Action

Senate substitute agreed to by House (91-Y 6-N 0-A)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/27/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Rules: Studies1/22/2026
Rules1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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