HB1274Introduced in the House of Delegates
Education - Posthumous Diploma Awards - Established (Eric's Law)
Introduced by April Fleming Miller, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring local school systems to award posthumous honorary diplomas to certain deceased students who were at the time of death enrolled in any grade from kindergarten through grade 12 in a public school, and for whom a written request was made by a parent, legal guardian, or next of kin.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
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.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Ways and Means
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {523220/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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