VA Senate · SB 447

Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission; established, report, sunset provision.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation establishes the Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission, a state-level body tasked with studying and addressing the specific challenges faced by the Commonwealth’s male population. The commission will evaluate data and trends regarding education, health outcomes, labor force participation, and family stability to identify areas where men and boys may be falling behind or require additional support. By creating this formal advisory group, state lawmakers aim to develop targeted policy recommendations to improve social and economic conditions for Virginians. The commission is required to submit annual reports on its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly. This initiative includes a sunset provision, meaning the commission will expire after a set period unless lawmakers vote to extend its mandate in the future.

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Roll-call votes

Concur House Substitute
Mar 12, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Roll call
Mar 11, 2026 · VA House · pass
92 – 6 · 1 other
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Reported from Rules with substitute
Mar 6, 2026 · VA House · pass
18 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Passage
Feb 13, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
39 – 0 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 11, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute
Feb 10, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
15 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Reported from Rules
Feb 6, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
14 – 0 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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