Another round of ‘Momnibus’ bills are headed towards the governor this year

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 846

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Following the success of last year’s “Virginia Momnibus” legislative package, a Democrat-led effort that brought several maternal health and childcare provisions to fruition, similar measures that were vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin advanced in this year’s General Assembly session and are heading to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.

A flagship of the proposal package this year aims to set up a partially-state-funded childcare program for working parents.

Senate Bill 3 by Sen. Lashrecse …

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