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Virginia Bill Prohibits Employer Wage History Inquiries

The Virginia House of Delegates has passed HB636, a bill that prohibits employers from seeking or relying on prospective employees' wage history. The bill also mandates the disclosure of wage ranges for job postings and establishes a cause of action for aggrieved employees with damages ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Weapons Prohibited in Mental Health Hospitals

The Virginia General Assembly has enacted HB229, prohibiting the knowing and intentional possession of firearms, certain knives, and other dangerous weapons within mental health and developmental services hospitals. The bill requires conspicuous posting of prohibition notices and establishes penalties for violations, including forfeiture of weapons.

Virginia HB395: Solar Devices, Tenant Installation, Consumer Protection

Virginia HB395 establishes rules for small portable solar generation devices, preventing localities from prohibiting their use on residential structures and restricting landlords from prohibiting tenant installation under certain conditions. The bill directs the State Corporation Commission to develop a notification form and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade to convene a work group on safety standards, with certain provisions effective January 1, 2027.

Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting

The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in Prince George's County. The incident occurred during a traffic stop where an officer discharged their weapon, resulting in the driver's death. The division will release names and footage within specific timeframes.

FCC Reviews Information Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a notice regarding an information collection that is currently under review as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The public has a comment period to provide input on this review.

FCC Information Collection Submitted for OMB Review

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has submitted an information collection request for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The public has until April 29, 2026, to submit comments on this collection.

FCC Reviews Information Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice regarding an information collection review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public comment period for this notice ends on May 29, 2026.

FCC Information Collections Review Under Delegated Authority

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice regarding information collections undergoing review under delegated authority. This notice includes a comment period ending May 29, 2026, allowing interested parties to submit feedback on these collections.

EPA Proposes Extending TSCA Section 8(d) Reporting Deadline

The EPA has proposed extending the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d) by one year. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 29, 2026.

Exchange Coverage Remains Near Record High with 23.1 Million Enrolled in 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that 23.1 million consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Exchanges for plan year 2026. The report highlights the impact of CMS enforcement actions to prevent fraud, which resulted in the removal of nearly 1.5 million improper enrollments.