HB677Introduced in the House of Delegates
Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity
Introduced by LaToya Nkongolo, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that a registered reduction operator is not civilly liable for transferring and a veterans service organization is not civilly liable for receiving unclaimed hydrolyzed or soil remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for the purposes of disposition if acting in good faith.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 692
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (128-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 692
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