Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HJ 73 — Christian Heritage Week; designating as April 24-April 30, 2026, and each succeeding yr. thereafter.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Designates April 24 to April 30 as Christian Heritage Week in Virginia starting in 2026.

The bill establishes the last week of April as Christian Heritage Week in Virginia, beginning in 2026. This week is meant to recognize Christian heritage.

Summary

Christian Heritage Week. Designates April 24 to April 30, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as Christian Heritage Week in Virginia.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Committee on Rules

  6. Presented and ordered printed 26105344D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (140)

140 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ 73 do?
Christian Heritage Week. Designates April 24 to April 30, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as Christian Heritage Week in Virginia.
Who sponsors HJ 73?
HJ 73 is sponsored by Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr., J.D. "Danny" Diggs, Luther Cifers, III, Wendell S. Walker, Timothy P. Griffin, Nadarius E. Clark, Thomas C. Wright, Jr., and Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr..
What is the current status of HJ 73?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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