ARLnow
Here Are a Few Notable Bills Being Introduced By Arlington’s State Lawmakers
HB 2164: Introduced by Del. Patrick Hope (47th District), the bill would reinforce the July 2019 law that no one under the age of 21 can purchase tobacco products by further defining them as nicotine vapor products or alternative nicotine products. It’s currently awaiting a vote in the General Laws Committee.
State of Reform
Commonwealth looking to fix COVID-19 vax scheduling problem
In response to Delegate Patrick Hope’s question about whether or not the commonwealth was tracking adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine, Virginia secretary of Health and Human Services Daniel Carey said, "that, so far, there have not been reports of fatal anaphylactic reactions in Virginia".
AP News
Virginia bill would end civil commitment of sex offenders
Sen. Joe Morrissey and Del. Patrick Hope, both Democrats, are co-sponsoring legislation that would end the state’s authority to civilly commit sex offenders.
Inside NOVA
Event lauds late legislator, raises funds for Arlington Historical Society
“Our goal is to create a world-class museum, a source of pride for every Arlingtonian” – something that is “sorely lacking” in the county at the moment – Hope said.
Inside NOVA
Future of instant-runoff voting in Arlington could hinge on upcoming confab
The General Assembly in 2020 approved legislation, patroned by Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), allowing Arlington to serve as a guinea pig for instant-runoff voting. The decision on adopting it, or not, rests with the County Board.
Inside NOVA
Delegates face potential of running 3 times in 3 years
Due to potential census delays for redrawing districts Delegate Patrick Hope may have to run 3 times in 3 years.
NBC 4 Washington
Virginia Decriminalizes Jaywalking
“We’re essentially decriminalizing jaywalking and saying that you can no longer be stopped just for not crossing in the designated crosswalk,” said Delegate Patrick Hope.
Inside NOVA
Arlington legislators prep anniversary salute for Marymount
Delegate Patrick Hope to mark the 70th anniversary of Marymount University with other Arlington legislators at the General Assembly
Dogwood
Prison is ‘Sheer Torture’ for People with Autism. A New Virginia Law Might Help.
“The purpose of the bill is to better understand what are the best practices for dealing with people with intellectual disabilities in the prison system. We need to incorporate those best practices into our officer training to better serve this population,” Del. Hope said.
Inside NOVA
Implementing ranked-choice voting in Arlington elections may not be simple
At the request of Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), the General Assembly earlier this year voted to allow Arlington to serve as an instant-runoff guinea pig before other localities have the option to implement it a year from now.
Dogwood
MOT System in Virginia Needs Oversight, Report Says
Discussing Virginia's mandatory outpatient system Delegate Hope says, "Reducing the amount of beds being used by mental-health patients frees up more beds for pandemic patients". Reducing hospitalizations is better for both practical and financial reasons. On the practical end, there is still the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue Virginia
Ranking Virginia House of Delegates Districts*, From Safest “Red” or “Blue” to Most Competitive
Basing their predictions on Delegate Hope's reelection in 2019 with 96.12% of the vote, Blue Virginia predicts he will retain his seat in the upcoming 2021 election.
Courthouse News Service
Virginia Parole System Scrutinized After Covid Missteps
A recent snub of legislation pushed by Republicans has Republicans pointing to similar legislation authored and passed by Delegate Hope in 2017.
Falls Church News-Press
Our Man in Arlington
The NAACP worked with Del. Patrick Hope to help the General Assembly this October include $6.6 million statewide for police body cameras to improve evidence gathering.
Blue Virginia
VA House, Senate Dems Issue Statements on the Adjournment of Successful Special Session
HB 5109 (Hope) Standardizing and enhancing training by criminal justice academies and establishing required in-service training standards for law enforcement officers.
The Daily Progress
Opinion/Editorial: These 2 problems fixed, but...
Patrick Hope, an Arlington Democrat and the sponsor of the bill, told The Daily Press that he had spoken with Mr. Northam's office about removing ...
Inside Nova
With 2020 races now history, Arlington can pivot ... to 2021 races
Pending the results of redistricting, Arlington is likely to continue to have four seats in the House of Delegates, which will be up for grabs next November. Current delegates, all Democrats, include Patrick Hope (the only one whose district is entirely within Arlington),
Patch.com
VA Governor Signs Host Of Police, Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Patrick Hope, creates statewide minimum training standards for law enforcement officers, including training on awareness of racism, the potential for ...
Inside NOVA
Del. Hope to chair legislative health panel
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) has been elected to a two-year term chairing the Joint Commission on Health Care, a General Assembly panel that aims to ...
Prince William Times
Virginia lawmakers pass bill banning pretextual traffic stops and searches based on the smell of marijuana
Patrick Hope, D-47th, of Arlington, who carried the bill in the House. Sen. Louise Lucas, D-18th, of Portsmouth, carried the legislation in the Senate
Virginia Mercury
Virginia lawmakers pass bill limiting pretextual traffic stops, barring searches based on smell of marijuana
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, who carried the bill in the House. Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, carried the legislation in the Senate. If signed by ...
WVFT -VA Public Radio
Pretext Stops Related to the Smell of Marijuana May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Advocates say it predominantly targets Black people, and that could come to an end if Delegate Patrick Hope is successful. The Arlington Democrat ...
Prince William Times
Felony charges for chokeholds? Mandatory citizen review boards? Virginia Democrats are divided on details of police reform
Patrick Hope, D-47th, of Arlington, who chairs the chamber's public safety committee. “I don't know if what they were saying was out of frustration but ...
Virginia Mercury
Felonies for chokeholds? Civilian review everywhere? Virginia Democrats divided on details of police reform
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, who chairs the chamber's public safety committee. “I don't know if what they were saying was out of frustration but obviously ...
Blue Virginia
Virginia House Democrats Advance Special Session Agenda Through House of Delegates
... during Special Session,” said Delegate Patrick Hope, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee. “After hearing expert and public testimony during ...
Henrico Citizen
In the General Assembly, a big criminal justice reform day for Democrats
The House also passed legislation sponsored by Delegate Patrick Hope (D) that reduces marijuana possession and certain traffic offenses to ...
Inside NOVA
Criminal justice reforms in Virginia advance through House Appropriations Committee
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington. Senators have introduced their own version of many of the criminal justice reforms in the House. This article originally ran ...
Inside NOVA
Bill to end police stops for marijuana odor passes Virginia Senate
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, was reported Wednesday from the House Courts of Justice committee by a vote of 13-7. “A disproportionate number of ...
Washington Post
Virginia Democrats advance measures tightening thresholds for traffic stops
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) has proposed the House version. AD. Their bills are not identical, so any differences would have to be worked out before ...
Virginia Mercury
Virginia lawmakers move to ban police searches based on the smell of marijuana
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, who is carrying the bill in the House. In the case of marijuana possession, that means police could only cite pedestrians with ...
WTVR - Ch 6 News
Virginia lawmakers advance several police reform measures
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) said the bills were “a long way from the finish line.” Both the House and Senate will take up, debate, and amend these ...
The Center Square
Civilian review boards, other policing reforms advance through Virginia House committee
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington. The standards would have to include training on biased policing and systemic racism. They also would include training on ...
Inside NOVA
After years of ups, downs, Arlington judgeships seem steady
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), who sits on the House Courts of Justice Committee, reports “no news” in regard to changes to the size of the court.
WJHL - Channel 11 News
Senate Democrats unveil first police reform bill ahead of special session; House wraps up public hearings
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) called these boards the 'centerpiece of police reform.' “If done right, they have the potential to create much needed ...
WFXR News
Senate Democrats unveil first police reform bill ahead of special session; House wraps up public hearings
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) called these boards the 'centerpiece of police reform.' “If done right, they have the potential to create much-needed ...
Roanoke Times
Hope, Rowsome and Perry: Heirs Property Act helps Black Virginians keep ownership of their land
By Patrick Hope, Alan Rowsome, and David Perry Hope represents the 47th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. He is a Democrat from in ...
WSLS Channel 10 News
Virginia lawmakers press law enforcement officials on police reform, accountability
Patrick Hope, a Democrat from Arlington County. Law enforcement talked about the importance of accreditation, training and body-worn cameras.
WTOP News
Arlington considers gun ban on public property
Patrick A. Hope, a Democrat who represents the Arlington area. The measure being considered in Arlington is nearly identical to one passed last ...
ARL Now
Arlington County Board Considering Banning Firearms From Public Property
Patrick Hope (D) in favor of the change, but the following comments from members of the public were almost uniformly opposed to the measure.
WSET - Channel 13 News
House of Delegates to hold first hearing on police reform for upcoming session
These hearings will be chaired by House Courts of Justice Chair Charniele Herring and House Public Safety Chair Patrick Hope.
Newsbreak
Charniele Herring and Patrick Hope column: Reforming Virginia together
Charniele Herring and Patrick Hope column: Reforming Virginia together. The horrifying murder of George Floyd sent shock waves throughout the ...
Richmond Times Dispatch
Keeping land intact, in farm and forestland, and in the family
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, and Michael Webert, R-Fauquier, in carrying these bills. Our entire coalition will be proud to join basketball Hall of Famer ...
Blue Virginia
Virginia Is At a Flashpoint in History; Time to Tackle Policing and Prison Reform
Guest speakers were Delegates Don Scott and Patrick Hope, and Senator Joe Morrissey. While the Senate Democrats recently came out with a strong ...
Inside NOVA
Instant-runoff election proposal on hold for now in Arlington
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) allowing Arlington to switch to instant-runoff voting for County Board elections as early as this November.
Courthouse News Service
Virginia Judge at Heart of Monument Takedown Fight Linked to College Op-Ed Blasting Desegregation
Delegate Patrick Hope, D-47, tweeted it didn't matter when Cavedo wrote the editorial. “These comments are unacceptable from a judge or anyone ...
Free Lance- Star
Allow Public Debate, Vote on Vaccines
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, that amended existing state law requiring that children entering public or private schools in Virginia, including daycare ...
Blue Virginia
15 Virginia State Senators, Delegates Urge FERC Not To Let Dominion Continue With Its Atlantic Coast Pipeline Boondoggle
... Jennifer Boysko, John Edwards, Ghazala Hashmi; Delegates Betsy Carr, Patrick Hope, Elizabeth Guzman, Chris Hurst, Mark Keam, Ken Plum,
Augusta Free Press
New criminal justice, consumer bills that went into effect in Virginia on July 1
Patrick Hope) further clarifies that only trained, authorized individuals may carry a gun at schools. This bill follows an opinion Attorney General Herring ...
Blue Virginia
AG Mark Herring’s Legislative Package to Go Into Effect Tomorrow
Attorney General Herring's bill House Bill 1080 (Delegate Patrick Hope) further clarifies that only trained, authorized individuals may carry a gun at ...
The Telegraph
Va. nursing homes walk tightrope with virus
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, said he blames the federal government for the lack of testing in nursing homes and long-term care facilities but noted that
Washington Post
As Virginia reopens, nursing homes walk tightrope between safety and calls to lift restrictions
Patrick A. Hope (D-Arlington) said he blames the federal government for the lack of testing in nursing homes and long-term care facilities but noted that ...
Blue Virginia
Endorsements in July 7 Arlington County Board Special Election *Overwhelmingly* Favor Democrat Takis Karantonis
Patrick Hope; Del. Rip Sullivan; Del. Alfonso Lopez; Arlington County School Board member Tannia Talento; Arlington County School Board member ...
Blue Virginia
Virginia Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn Announces Joint House Committee to Take Action on Police and Criminal Justice Reform
The Joint Committee will be led by Chairs Charniele Herring (Courts of Justice) and Patrick Hope (Public Safety). The Joint Committee will hold three
WWBT - Channel 12 News
Joint hearings on police, criminal justice reforms to be held in July, August
The Joint Committee will be led by Chairs Charniele Herring (Courts of Justice) and Patrick Hope (Public Safety). We cannot wait for the beginning of ...
Patch.com
'Can't Explain The About-Face': Reversal On Nursing Home Disclosures Lead To Bipartisan Questioning
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington. "My interpretation all along is that they had the authority to do it. What they were citing was privacy, but when you have dozens
Inside NOVA
State's reversal on nursing home disclosures leads to more questions
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington. “My interpretation all along is that they had the authority to do it. What they were citing was privacy, but when you have ...
Mount Vernon Gazette
Opinion: Commentary: Terminate Memoranda of Understanding with US Park Police
Delegate Patrick A. Hope, 47th District. Delegate Kathy KL Tran, 42nd District. Delegate Kaye Kory, 38th District. Delegate Vivian E. Watts, 39th District.
Virginia Mercury
‘Can’t explain the about-face’: Reversal on nursing home disclosures lead to bipartisan questioning
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington. “My interpretation all along is that they had the authority to do it. What they were citing was privacy, but when you have dozens ...
Blue Virginia
Stronger LGBTQ+ Rights Soon Enforced in Virginia…Thanks to Virginia Democrats
Delegate Patrick Hope served as the patron for HB 386. HB 1041 allows a new birth certificate to be issued showing a change of sex and, with proof of ...
ARL Now
Arlington NAACP Joins Calls to Equip Police With Body-Worn Cameras
Patrick Hope said in a letter. “While I was aware that these devices are widely deployed throughout the United States, it came as a complete surprise
ARL Now
Arlington NAACP Joins Calls to Equip Police With Body-Worn Cameras
Patrick Hope said in a letter. “While I was aware that these devices are widely deployed throughout the United States, it came as a complete surprise
Blue Virginia
Nearly 60 General Assembly Members, AG Mark Herring, Appalachian Voices, Enviro Groups Call for Extension and/or Expansion of Utility Disconnection Moratorium During COVID-19 Crisis
Carrie Coyner Del. Wendy Gooditis Del. Nancy Guy Del. Elizabeth Guzman Del. Dan Helmer Del. Patrick Hope Del. Chris Hurst Del. Clinton Jenkins
Prince William Times
Local lawmakers urge state officials to reject natural gas pipeline project
Patrick Hope, D-47th, and Del. Mark Keam, D-35th, all from Fairfax County. Four lawmakers from the central and southwest regions of the state
Easy Branches
Virginia Delegate Patrick Hope on Conversion Therapy
Virginia Delegate Patrick Hope on Conversion Therapy
Virginia Delegate Patrick Hope interview on Conversion Therapy: Even a 9 year old gets it. At working group of health professionals meeting Oct 5
Blue Virginia
Unprecedented Number of Virginia State Representatives Score an “A” On Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard
... Cliff Hayes (100%), Dan Helmer (100%), Steve Heretick (100%), Charniele Herring (100%), Patrick Hope (100%),
Inside NOVA
First Arlington candidate snagged by instant-runoff intricacies
Patrick Hope (D-47th), is exclusive to Arlington and limited to County Board races. It makes Arlington something of a guinea pig for other Virginia ...
RIchmond TImes-Dispatch
COVID-19, health care workers and their mental health
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington) and Senate Bill 120 (carried by Sen. George Barker, D-Fairfax) successfully passed both chambers and were signed by the
McKnight's Senior Living
Five-point plan will protect older adults, caregivers, LeadingAge says
Virginia House Delegate Patrick A. Hope is pushing his state to be more transparent about coronavirus outbreaks, particularly at long-term care ...
ARL Now
Hope Calls for State to Release More Outbreak Data
Patrick Hope, who represents parts of Arlington in the Virginia House of Delegates, is pushing the state to be more transparent about coronavirus ...
Virginia Connection
Opinion: Commentary: Now Is Not the Time To Put Off Vaccinations
Pediatricians report a 30-76 percent decrease in administering routine childhood immunizations. By Del. Patrick Hope (47th - Arlington) and Del. Paul Krizek
NBC Channel 12 New Washington
State Legislators Call for Transparency From Virginia Health Dept. and Care Facilities
Patrick Hope, D-47th District, of Arlington. News. coronavirus 2 hours ago.
WVTF Virginia Public Radio
Should Virginia Share Data on COVID-19 Cases at Nursing Homes?
But really the law should not have been written that way," says Delegate Patrick Hope. "Privacy is about protecting the individual, not the facility
Blue Virginia
Comparing the Value of Virginia Lawmakers’ Securities Portfolios to Their Progressive Voting Scores
Patrick Hope, the most progressive member of the House of Delegates, is in the upper-middle in terms of stock portfolios,
The Trumpet
The Radical Left Is Fundamentally Transforming Virginia
Delegate Patrick Hope proposed a bill on conversion therapy, to come into force in July. It condemns as illegal any objection that doctors, or other ...
Inside NOVA
Arlington League of Women Voters backs instant-runoff balloting
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) allowing Arlington to switch to instant-runoff voting for County Board elections as early as this November. County Board
ARL Now
Peter’s Take: New Era for Gun Safety in Virginia
Congratulations to Arlington Delegate Patrick Hope (HD 47) for his leadership on this legislation. Already enacted. Earlier this month, Virginia enacted ...
NBC Channel 4 Washington
New COVID-19 Cases Drop in Virginia for Third Straight Day
Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, says if the information isn't made public, he'll work to change the law. Get the ...
ARL Now
Op-Ed: Virginia Democrats Delivered on Gun Violence Prevention
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), chair of Virginia House Public Safety Committee, following Gov. Ralph Northam signing several gun violence prevention ...
The Free Lance-Star
Democrats' call for vote by mail grows
Patrick Hope, D-Arlington; Jeion Ward, D-Hampton; Mark Keam, D-Fairfax; Suhas Subramanyam, D-Loudoun; and Rodney Willett, D-Henrico.
Blue Virginia
Group of 12 VA Delegates Urge Governor Northam to Protect Health and Safety of Public Schools, Students and Staff
... Guzman, Sam Rasoul, Paul Krizek, Rodney Willett, Daniel Helmer, Patrick Hope, Jeion Ward, Kenneth Plum, Danica Roem, and Roslyn Tyler.
Washington Post
Jobless claims skyrocket in the D.C. area; mayor tells hospitals city needs 3,600 more beds for surge
... Patrick A. Hope (Arlington), Jeion A. Ward (Hampton), Kenneth R. Plum (Fairfax), Danica A. Roem (Prince William) and Roslyn C. Tyler (Sussex).
ARL Now
Letter to the Editor: A Little-Discussed Immunization Bill May Have Been The Most Important State Law This Year
Patrick Hope (D), six-term House of Delegates member representing much of Arlington County, did not choose one of the Democrats' marquee ...
ARL Now
Peter’s Take: UVA Reading Test Monopoly Harms At-Risk Students
In 2020, Arlington Delegate Patrick Hope (D-47), supported by the Arlington branch of the NAACP and DDVA, introduced HB332 seeking to pilot a ...
Inside NOVA
Governor signs second Arlington tourism-tax bill
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) removing the “sunset clause” on Arlington's power to add a 0.25-percent surtax on top of 5-percent hotel-bill taxes.
Inside NOVA
Hope measure would address tree-preservation efforts
Patrick Hope (D-47th) speaks to members of the South Arlington Kiwanis Club on Nov. 21, 2019. At right is Andres Tobar, immediate past president of ...
Blue Virginia
Video: Sen. Barbara Favola, Del. Rip Sullivan, Del. Patrick Hope Discuss Virginia Coronavirus Response, Budget, Possible Special Session, Redistricting Amendment, etc.
Patrick Hope Discuss Virginia Coronavirus Response, Budget, Possible Special Session, Redistricting Amendment, etc. With the Coronavirus crisis ...
Blue Virginia
2020 VAPLAN Virginia Progressive Legislative Scorecard
Patrick Hope (HD-47) 2. Ibraheem Samirah (HD-86) 3. (tie) Marcus Simon (HD-53) and Don Scott (HD-80) 5. Mark Levine (HD-45) 6. Josh Cole ...
ARL Now
Arlington Delegate’s Quest to End Conversion Therapy in Virginia Finally Succeeds
Patrick Hope (D). Hope's bill, HB 386, was signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday, March 2. Conversion therapy “is any of several ...
Inside NOVA
Arlington would have narrow window to implement instant-runoff voting
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) allowing Arlington to switch to instant-runoff (also known as “ranked-choice”) voting for County Board elections as early as ...
Inside NOVA
General Assembly lauds tenure of former Arlington superintendent
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) and passed unanimously in both houses, noted Murphy's emphasis on consistent academic achievement and sound ...
Inside NOVA
Retired Electoral Board member saluted by legislature
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington). It passed both houses unanimously. A little over a decade ago, Bell received a similar General Assembly commemoration ...
Blue Virginia
Legislative Stats, Including Legislators’ “Batting Averages” – With Important Context and Caveats – for the 2020 Virginia General Assembly Session
Patrick Hope put in a ton of bills (50!) and also passed a ton (27!). Also, Del. Mark Keam put in 41 and passed 22, while Del. Kathy Tran and Del.
Inside NOVA
Instant-runoff voting for Arlington County Board races gets closer
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), said he was pleased with the progress thus far. He has touted the ranked-choice method as a way to get away from political ...
Inside NOVA
Northam signature gives Arlington key legislative win
Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), won victory margins of 76-22 in the House of Delegates and 34-6 in the state Senate; the governor is expected to sign it, ...
Blue Virginia
AG Mark Herring’s Legislative Package Helps Make 2020 Most Progressive Legislative Session in Virginia History
Attorney General Herring's bill House Bill 1080 (Delegate Patrick Hope) further clarifies that only trained, authorized individuals may carry a gun at ...
Patch
General Assembly Votes To Extend Funding To Promote Tourism
"During the 2020 legislative session, Sen. Jane Howell (D-32) introduced SB 107 and Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) introduced HB 62. Both bills aimed to eliminate the sunset provision under the current law."
Advocate
Virginia Is First Southern State to Ban LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
"The conversion therapy ban's chief patron (sponsor) in the House of Delegates was Del. Patrick A. Hope, and Del. Danica Roem, the House's first transgender member, was a chief co-patron. She has often called for such a ban."
Washington Blade
Northam signs bill to ban conversion therapy for minors in Va.
"Democrats last November regained control of the Virginia General Assembly for the first time in more than two decades. The bill — which state Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington County) introduced — is among the LGBTQ rights measures that Virginia lawmakers have approved during the 2020 legislative session."
The Washington Post
Conversion therapy for minors to be banned in Virginia
"Under the bill proposed by Del. Patrick A. Hope (D-Arlington), therapists cannot attempt conversion therapy with anyone under the age of 18. Violation of the ban would be grounds for disciplinary action by state health regulators."
wtrv Richmond News
Northam signs bill to ban gay conversion therapy on minors in Virginia
"House Bill 386, sponsored by Del. Patrick Hope, would ban a licensed counselor from practicing conversation therapy on a patient younger than 18 years old, and if a complaint was filed, the licensed health care provider could face disciplinary actions."
abc 13 News
Gov. Northam signs 68 bills, including ban on conversion therapy, into law
"House Bill 386, sponsored by Delegate Patrick Hope, outlaws the practice of “conversion therapy” for minors, which attempts to forcibly change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity."
wvtf
With Northam's Signature, Virginia Joins List of States Banning Conversion Therapy
"Delegate Patrick Hope is a Democrat from Arlington, and has introduced this bill every year for the last seven years. It went nowhere when Republicans were in power. But now that Democrats are in power, it’s about to become law."
Eye Witness 11 News
Virginia bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
"Del. Patrick Hope, who sponsored the bill, called the practice dangerous and destructive.
"We should be supporting and celebrating our LGTBQ youth, not putting them in harm's way," he said."
Prince William Times
Virginia lawmakers approve excused absences for student mental health
"House Bill 308, introduced by Del. Patrick Hope, D-47th, of Arlington, would give the Virginia Department of Education until Dec. 31 to establish guidelines for public school districts to grant students excused absences if they are dealing with mental or behavioral health issues."
Fredericksburg
EDITORIAL: Science shows value of vaccine uniformity
"The bill (HB 1090) introduced by Del. Patrick A. Hope, an Arlington Democrat, would simply put Virginia in line with federal guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on immunization requirements for public school attendance. The targeted diseases, among several others, include measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and chicken pox."
6 News Richmond
Opponents protest bill that would increase required vaccines for students
"Currently, the list, which includes nine immunizations, is updated through legislation by Virginia lawmakers. HB1090, introduced by Del. Patrick Hope (D - 47th), would instead require the state's list match the recommendations listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
ABC 8 News
Dozens rally against bill increasing vaccines for Virginia students
"Del. Patrick Hope, a Democrat from Arlington County, introduced the bill. He said the state’s schedule hasn’t been updated since 2008, despite efforts to add recommended vaccines through the legislative process."
WFXR Fox
Virginia lawmakers pass bill allowing excused absences for student mental health
"House Bill 308, introduced by Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, would give the Virginia Department of Education until Dec. 31 to establish guidelines for public school districts to grant students excused absences if they are dealing with mental or behavioral health issues."
WHSV 3
Virginia bill would add more required vaccines for students
"Delegate Patrick Hope is the sponsor of the bill. A representative from his office told WVEC that HB 1090 would add vaccines for the following to the current required list: Hepatitis A, HPV for males, Meningococcal and Rotavirus."
San Antonio Express-News
Lawmakers OK excused absences for student mental health
"House Bill 308, introduced by Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, would give the Virginia Department of Education until Dec. 31 to establish guidelines for public school districts to grant students excused absences if they are dealing with mental or behavioral health issues."
13 News now
Virginia bill could add more required vaccines for students
"Delegate Patrick Hope is the sponsor of House Bill 1090. A representative from the delegate’s office said the bill would add four more vaccines to the required list: Hepatitis A, HPV for males, Meningococcal and Rotavirus."
ABC 8 News
Bill mandating vaccines for all Virginia school children raises concerns
"The sponsor of the bill Delegate Patrick Hope says the measure would prevent state lawmakers from having to run to the General Assembly for approval every time the CDC comes out with a new recommended vaccine. He added, “Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children.”
Falls Church News Press
Guest Commentary: Leading the Way on Criminal Justice Reform
"Delegate Hope is taking the lead on ending abusive solitary confinement practices, abolishing mandatory minimums and restoring parole. For the second year in a row, Senator Favola is taking steps to pass what may amount to a de facto moratorium on capital punishment. And Senator Surovell has long been a leader in the Virginia Senate on matters affecting the rights of defendants in Virginia’s justice system."
Virginia Mercury
Democrats push to update school immunization schedule over objections from antivaxxers, GOP
“We need to take this out of the political realm and put it into the scientific realm,” said Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, who is the lead patron the legislation, which would eliminate the need for future legislative intervention by removing the list of required vaccines from state code and instead defer to CDC guidelines."
nbc Washington
Mother of Boy Who Shot Himself at Day Care Pushes for Gun Safety Reform
"They then turned to Arlington Delegate Patrick Hope asking for his support in sponsoring their proposed bill"
Virginia Mercury
$5 medical copays – equivalent to as much as 18 hours of labor behind bars – suspended at Va. prisons
“They’re no different than the general population,” said Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, who proposed the legislation. “If they can’t afford a copay they’re not going to get access to health care and health problems will get worse and worse."
WUSA9
Bloomberg bankrolled 1 in 5 Northern Virginia House candidates, targeting pivotal races with donations
"Virginia House and Senate members who accepted donations from Everytown for Gun Safety; Northern Virginia State House Districts. 47 - Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)"
The Hill
New conversion therapy ban passes Virginia state Senate
"A conversion therapy ban was approved by the Virginia Senate yesterday. The House introduced and passed the bill. This would make Virginia the 20th state to outlaw conversion therapy."
Metro Weekly
Virginia Senate passes House's version of bill banning conversion therapy
"The bill, sponsored by Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), prohibits licensed health care providers from attempting to subject people under the age of 18 to efforts to attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity."
insideNOVA
Update: Arlington tourism-tax measure another step closer to reality
"The measure, which now goes to the state Senate, was patroned by Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) and is identical to one sponsored by state Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax-Arlington). Howell’s bill previously passed the Senate and has moved across the hall to the House of Delegates."
The Gazette-Virginian
More than 1,000 Democrat-backed bills pass by crossover
"Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, filed and passed more legislation than any other delegate. Out of 50 filed bills, 32 have passed in the House. His bills eliminated the co-payment program for nonemergency healthcare services for prisoners, created provisions on conversion therapy, and granted excused absences to students who miss school because of mental and behavioral health."
C-ville
Fighting for life (without parole): Death penalty abolitionists see change on the horizon
"On January 30, a similar bill was reintroduced in the Virginia Senate and approved by an overwhelming margin (32-7). And with bipartisan patrons Delegate Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) and Delegate Jay Leftwich (R-Chesapeake), the House version may have a better chance of passing the Courts of Justice Committee this time."
WUSA 9
'It was destructive' | Virginia moves to ban conversion therapy for minors
"This session, House Delegate Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) and Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) sponsored bills in their respective chambers to ban state-licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with anyone under the age of 18 in Virginia."
InsideNOVA
Arlington instant-runoff measure continues to make progress in Richmond
"The measure, by Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), won passage in the House of Delegates on a 68-30 vote and was forwarded across the hall for consideration by the state Senate."
Blue Virginia
With “Crossover” on Tuesday, Virginia Progressive Legislative Action Network (VAPLAN) Updates Us on Legislation at the General Assembly
"Conversion Therapy Prohibited: Del. Patrick Hope (D-HD47)’s HD386 passed the House 66-27."
The News & Advance
Capitol police clear committee room after uproar following passage of gun control bill