Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 72: Commending Patrick Henry's Scotchtown.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 72 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commending Patrick Henry's Scotchtown. Primary sponsor: Buddy Fowler (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ72ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commending Patrick Henry's Scotchtown.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Fowler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Luther Cifers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Ryan McDougle | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ72ER)
- Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House by voice vote
- Engrossed by House
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105386D