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HB1056Introduced in the House of Delegates

General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Purple Lights Night

EngrossedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Tiffany Alston, District 24

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim October 1 as Purple Lights Night to honor the individuals in the State who are victims or survivors of domestic violence and express support for the elimination of domestic violence in the State.

Where it stands

Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

March 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026

138

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

  2. Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  5. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

  7. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

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