Ellen McLaughlin
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
HB627
covenants not to compete; includes health care professionals, clarifies definition, civil penalty.
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02/06/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/09/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 5-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
Yes
HB628
Renewable energy portfolio standard program; requirements, power purchase agreements.
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02/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
Yes
HB630
Elections; ranked choice voting; locally elected offices, report.
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02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
No
HB636
Prospective employer; prohibited from seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees.
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02/13/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
No
HB637
Possession of an item containing residue of a controlled substance; penalty.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 33-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
No
HB642
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
No
HB644
FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies.
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02/03/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
Yes
HB649
Removal of certain signs & advertisements within limits of hways.; agreements with local government.
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02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 5-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
Yes
HB652
Parental prenatal & postnatal substance use; work group to evaluate Commonwealth's response to use.
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02/13/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (66-Y 32-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
No
HB656
Mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards, comparative analyses.
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02/16/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB656)
02/16/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)Ellen McLaughlin:
Yes
VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.