VA HR425

House Resolution commending the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus, a youth-led organization with over 100 members that advocates for disability rights across the Commonwealth

The caucus hosted lobby days in Washington, D.C. on December 15, 2025, and in Richmond on January 15, 2026, where disabled citizens met with policymakers to advocate for disability rights legislation

Successfully advocated for HB 671 during the 2026 Session, which prohibits disability-based jury discrimination and allows exemptions for persons with disabilities that impair jury service

Successfully advocated for HB 1404, allowing local governments to appoint non-voting youth representatives to increase youth civic participation

The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the organization