Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy cost

By: Charlotte Rene Woods, Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 1,040

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago


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Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the first first batch of bills passed by state lawmakers before they adjourned in mid-March, advancing measures on health care, housing and energy affordability. With hundreds of bills cleared by the legislature, she has until April 13 to sign, seek amendments or veto remaining legislation.

In the meantime, Spanberger in a statement highlighted lawmakers’ focus on these three issues as a priority during the legislative session.

“No Virginian …

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