HB4995Introduced in the House of Delegates
Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms
Introduced by Carl Martin, District 65
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of "Oscar's Law." The bill addresses video cameras within special education classrooms. The bill provides protections for nonverbal and autistic children.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate reconsidered and passed bill (Roll No. 552) · March 13, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Education
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass, but first to Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 293)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
Without recommendation, but first rereferred to Judiciary
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, rereferred to Judiciary
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 551)
Motion to reconsider passage adopted (voice vote)
Senate reconsidered and passed bill (Roll No. 552)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/25/2026
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
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