Laura Jane Cohen

Laura Jane Cohen

Laura Jane Cohen has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 15
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1015
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Dalton Bisson; Administrative Assistant: L. Anita Swinton
Room: 1003
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HB471

Higher ed. institutions, public; financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities, etc.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

HB611

Zoning; development and use of accessory dwelling units.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

HB612

Close Floor Vote

Constitutional amendment; marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: Passed

HB613

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Mentorship Pilot Program; established, report.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

HB1287

Veterinarians; applications for licensure or renewal.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

HB1347

Psilocybin; Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

HB1352

Driver education; dangers of reckless driving, including driving at excessive speeds.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

HB1353

Statewide maternal health safety initiative; Commissioner of Health, et al., to evaluate, report.
Chief Patron: Laura Jane Cohen
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 99%
Close Votes 47
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 1
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 100%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 50
(24% of legislators are 46-55)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Georgia
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(55% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Educators / Former School Board/Teacher
(9% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Less than $10,000
(31% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)