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VA SB447
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lamont Bagby
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission as an 18-member legislative branch body with 10 legislative members and 8 citizen members appointed by the Governor
- Citizen members must include an elementary or high school administrator, Virginia Community College System professional, licensed pediatrician, public safety expert, board-certified mental health specialist, and education/economic development representative
- Commission will advise the General Assembly on issues affecting boys and men including education inequity, economic opportunities, health outcome disparities, family life, and social media impact
- Requires an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, 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 includes an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission; established, report, sunset provision.
Last Action
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/6/2026
Rules1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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