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Virginia Assembly Kicks Off with Bold Legislative Agenda

1/14/2026

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The 164th Virginia General Assembly Session begins on January 14, 2026, in Richmond.
Lawmakers will address hundreds of bills and proposed constitutional amendments during the 60-day session.
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leaders aim to implement the 'Affordable Virginia Agenda' to lower costs and raise wages.
Delegate-elect Jessica Anderson advocates automatic resentencing for past cannabis convictions and backs SB 1122, a paid leave program previously vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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The 164th Virginia General Assembly Session begins on January 14, 2026, in Richmond.
Lawmakers will address hundreds of bills and proposed constitutional amendments during the 60-day session.
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leaders aim to implement the 'Affordable Virginia Agenda' to lower costs and raise wages.
Delegate-elect Jessica Anderson advocates automatic resentencing for past cannabis convictions and backs SB 1122, a paid leave program previously vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.