Patrick Hope
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB443
Judicial district and circuit courts; maximum number of judges.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB481
Prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB482
Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB489
Restorative justice practice certain communications are not admissible to discovery and disclosure.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB490
Health insurance; coverage for early refills prescription eye drops.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB493
Absentee voting; ballots received, marked, and cast electronically through the internet.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB548
Uniform Health Care Decisions Act; civil penalty.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB549
Trees; conservation and replacement during development process.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB560
Administrative Process Act; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB561
Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests, repeat offenders, ignition interlocks.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB715
Labor and employment; collective bargaining by certain constitutional officers.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB885
Court Date Reminder Program; established.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB886
Health care; decision-making, definitions, medical aid in dying, penalties.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB1293
DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB1359
Firearm; purchase requirements, penalties.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
Committees
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House Courts of Justice (Chair)
- Civil
- Criminal
- Judicial
- Subcommittee #4 (Chair)
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House Health and Human Services
- Health (Chair)
- House Public Safety
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House Rules
- Amendments and Other Matters Subcommittee
- Joint Rules
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)
Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)
Age: 53
(24% of legislators are 46-55)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 16 years of service
(14% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)
Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Texas
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Law Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; St. Mary's University
(36% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: Yes
(24% of legislators are attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Public Affairs/Lobbyists / Legislative Affairs, American College of Cardiology
(4% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Greater than $1,000,000
(0% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)
