HB3015 - Service Oklahoma Electronic Credentials Amendments

Oklahoma House Bill 3015 passed the House on March 25, 2026, and was referred to the Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee on April 1, 2026. The bill amends Service Oklahoma's electronic credentials program by defining terms for digital driver's licenses, establishing data match requirements, and addressing procedures for revocation, surrender, and return of driving privileges. The legislation is now awaiting Senate action.

Motor Vehicle Inspections; Evidence of Ownership; Salvage Pools

Oklahoma House Bill HB3277 passed the House 89-4 on March 11, 2026, and received Senate committee approval on April 6, 2026. The bill addresses motor vehicle inspections, evidence of ownership requirements, identification number verification, and salvage pool operations, authorizing certain inspectors to perform vehicle inspections.

Alzheimer's Disease Office and Revolving Fund Creation

The Oklahoma Legislature has enacted SB1428, creating a dedicated Alzheimer's disease office and revolving fund within the State Department of Health. The bill passed the Senate 32-13 and received House Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee approval 6-0. The new office will coordinate state efforts related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with funding managed through the revolving fund structure.

Virginia HB728 - Pump and Haul Sewage Exemption for Agritourism

Virginia HB728 was signed into law on April 6, 2026, requiring the State Board of Health to amend regulations creating a permanent exemption for pump and haul sewage operations associated with agritourism activities in Planning District 23. The exemption applies when agritourism activities cannot establish or maintain connections to existing sewer or onsite sewage systems. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Damage or Trespass to Critical Infrastructure; Penalties

Virginia Governor signed SB743 on April 6, 2026, expanding the offense of damage or trespass to public services and utilities to include intentional destruction of or damage to IT systems used for public utilities, cable television, broadband, or other critical infrastructure. The bill, effective July 1, 2026, passed with unanimous support in both chambers and includes technical amendments. Violations carry criminal penalties under Virginia state law.

Firefighter Mental Health Training Program - HB325

Virginia enacted HB325 requiring the Department of Fire Programs to develop a standardized two-hour virtual asynchronous mental health awareness training program tailored for firefighters. The bill, signed by the Governor as Chapter 109, takes effect July 1, 2026. Fire departments may use the state-developed training as guidance or create their own equivalent program.

Gift Card Fraud Offenses - Penalties

Virginia Governor signed HB662 into law, creating four new criminal offenses related to gift cards: gift card theft, gift card forgery, gift card fraud, and criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and passed unanimously in both chambers (97-0 House, 37-0 Senate).

Virginia HB508 defines agrivoltaics for small renewable energy projects

Virginia HB508 establishes a statutory definition of 'agrivoltaics' for small renewable energy projects. The bill was signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin on April 6, 2026, and becomes effective July 1, 2026. The legislation incorporates HB899 and aligns with identical SB340, creating a unified definition for solar installations co-located with agricultural operations in Virginia.

Survivors may buy deceased officer handguns for $1

Virginia Governor signed HB1300 into law, allowing immediate survivors of law-enforcement officers who died while receiving long-term disability payments to purchase the officer's service handgun from the Department of State Police for $1. The officer must have had at least 10 years of service with the Department. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and passed with unanimous support in both chambers.

Investor-owned electric utilities fuel factor proceedings requirements

Virginia enacted HB1360 on April 6, 2026, requiring investor-owned electric utilities to provide specific information about coal-fueled or oil-fueled electric generating units in fuel factor proceedings before the State Corporation Commission. The Commission must make determinations about reasonableness and prudence for cost recovery based on this information. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.