Irene Shin

Irene Shin

Irene Shin has served in the House of Delegates since 2022.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 8
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1008
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Kristina Hagen; Administrative Assistant: Kate Fortney
Room: 1115
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HB618

Health insurance; reporting requirements.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB876

Zoning; wireless facilities, temporary support structures.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB879

2 Close Floor Votes

Public assistance; requests for records or information concerning applicants for and recipients.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB887

Herndon, Town of; amending charter, clarifies duties of town council.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB888

3 Close Floor Votes

Minimum off-street parking requirements; definitions, designated areas, administrative reductions.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB889

Transmission lines, certain; Department of Transportation to identify opportunities for siting.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB891

Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities, etc.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB892

4 Close Floor Votes

Electric utilities; integrated resource plans; SCC to investigate electric load forecasts.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB899

Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition, advisory panel.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Consolidated

HB907

Security requirements for dealers in firearms; civil penalty.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Killed

HB909

2 Close Floor Votes

Elections; certain conduct prohibited at polling places applicable to locations for absentee voting.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB910

Close Floor Vote

Comprehensive statewide housing needs assessment; review of certain parcels.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB1191

Electric substation construction agreements; electric cooperatives.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB1225

Transportation electrification; integrated resource planning, fast-charging stations, etc.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: Passed

HB1238

Close Floor Vote

Local ordinances; locality may regulate or prohibit sale of animals in a pet shop, effective clause.
Chief Patron: Irene Shin
Status: In Senate

Floor Vote Participation 99%
Close Votes 523
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 17
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 94%

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

Race: Asian
(4% of legislators are Asian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 38
(32% of legislators are 45 and under)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 4 years of service
(52% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(68% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: California
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(30% of legislators represent this region)

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

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(56% 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: Other / Civic Engagement/Advocacy
(13% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Less than $10,000
(32% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property other than primary residence (no income reported)
(11% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)