Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 56: Black Midwives Day.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 56 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Black Midwives Day. Primary sponsor: Mamie Locke (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ56ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Black Midwives Day. Designates March 14, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as Black Midwives Day in Virginia.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Locke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 (SJ56ER)
- Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Taken up
- Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Read third time
- Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- Read second time
- Passed by for the day
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