SJR56Introduced in the Senate
Black Midwives Day.
Introduced by Mamie Locke, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Black Midwives Day. Designates March 14, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as Black Midwives Day in Virginia.
Where it stands
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ56ER)
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
99
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104362D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Reading waived Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Taken up
Agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ56ER)
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