A Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission, the first of its kind in the United States, HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED as of April 13th 2026 after the governors signature of the amended bill!

The proposal for it originated in General Assembly from H.B 1188. The commission has an emergency clause that allows it to begin work immediately, a report will be released on October 1st of this year detailing things such as Education Inequity, Economic Opportunity, Health Disparities, Family Life and Social Media.

The commission will expire on July 1st of 2029.

I just wanted to share some good news. :)

You can read more here: https://www.vaboysandmen.org/p/virginia-men-boys-commission

From the Virginia Legislature: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1188