HB 415 VA
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba); designating as official state fruit.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 415 would designate pawpaw as Virginia's official state fruit. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to establish this designation among the state's official emblems and symbols.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, relating to official emblems and designations; state fruit; pawpaw.
Sponsor (1)
- Elizabeth R. Guzman Democratic · primary
4 coauthors / cosponsors
- Jessica L. Anderson · cosponsor
- Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie · cosponsor
- Joshua G. Cole Democratic · cosponsor
- Charlie Schmidt Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (6)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102151D · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee on Rules · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 6, 2026 Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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