
April 23, 2026
State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds’ legislation securing stricter clean energy requirements and new renewable goals has passed the House and Senate.
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March 31, 2026
A measure from state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds designed to enhance coverage and regulation of mental health and substance use disorder services has been approved by both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.
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March 31, 2026
Sen. R. Creigh Deeds’ prescription drug affordability board proposal has passed both the Virginia House and Senate.
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March 31, 2026
Legislation led by Sen. R. Creigh Deeds has cleared both chambers, adjusting term lengths and shared governance standards for public college boards in Virginia.
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March 31, 2026
Legislation sponsored by State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds enhancing protections for landowner vested rights and updating nonconforming use statutes received passage in both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.
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March 31, 2026
A measure from Sen. R. Creigh Deeds to expand the state energy commission's scope and authority cleared both chambers, receiving approval from the House and Senate.
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March 31, 2026
A measure from Sen. R. Creigh Deeds requiring electric utilities to file monthly reports on residential disconnections has passed unanimously in the Virginia House and Senate.
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March 12, 2026
Legislation sponsored by State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds to update Fair Housing Law definitions and add a clear definition of quid pro quo harassment has been approved in both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.
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March 11, 2026
A bill led by Sen. R. Creigh Deeds defining sheriffs’ responsibilities for courthouse security has received unanimous approval in both the House and Senate, addressing agreements over security staffing and the scope of local funding authority.
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March 11, 2026
A bill from State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds that clarifies the assessment and reporting obligations for local pretrial services officers has passed both the House and Senate.
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