Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 169: Commending the Richmond Free Press.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 169 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commending the Richmond Free Press. Primary sponsor: Lamont Bagby (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2026): Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ169ER).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commending the Richmond Free Press.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont Bagby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Louise Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Danica Roem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 Senate and House (SJ169ER)
- Agreed to by House by voice vote
- Laid on Speaker's table
- Received
- Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Presented 26107927D