Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HR 273: Celebrating the life of Michael Antoine Newsome.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 273 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Celebrating the life of Michael Antoine Newsome. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Dougherty (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Bill text as passed House (HR273ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Celebrating the life of Michael Antoine Newsome.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Dougherty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Cliff Hayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| May Nivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Don Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Josh Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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 (HR273ER)
- Agreed to by House
- Engrossed by House
- Taken up for immediate consideration
- Passed by for the day until March 11, 2026
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108364D