Which bills passed and failed as the Virginia General Assembly session comes to an end?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The 2025 Virginia General Assembly session is coming to a close. Time is running out to get bills approved and sent to Governor Glenn Youngkin's desk.  

Nearly 3,100 bills were introduced this year, but lawmakers only passed just over half of those.   

One bill that passed is HB2407, which requires owners of waterworks to report negligence at water plants to the Virginia Department of Health within 24 hours of learning about it. This has already been incorporated by Health and Human Services, and hits close to home for Richmond area residents following the January water crisis.

Another bill passed is HB1699, which takes away tax exemptions from Confederate-related organizations.  

In addition, a bill inspired by 15-year-old Jayvion Taylor passed. He's the Hopewell football player who died due to a medical emergency during practice in August. The bill, HB1663, provides guidelines for public schools on extreme heat and protections for student-athletes.   

While lawmakers said yes to some, they said no to many others, like HB2368, which would’ve capped toll charges at $200 a month.   

In addition, they said no to HB1673, which would’ve allowed law enforcement to put monitors at pedestrian crossings and stop signs near school and work zones, recording violations.  

HB1818 also failed, but would have provided grants to public schools for firearm detection software. The goal was to enhance school safety.  

Governor Youngkin has until March 24 to approve, amend or veto the passed bills sent to his desk. If approved, the majority of bills will go into effect July 1.