Patrick Hope
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB556
Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; increases membership, training requirements, report.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB557
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; preservation of public parklands, recreation areas, etc.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Killed
HB786
Guardianship and conservatorship; restoration or modification or termination of order.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Enacted
HB787
Administrative Process Act; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In Senate
HB790
Close Floor VoteTobacco products retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Enacted
HB796
Absentee voting; electronic ballot return.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Killed
HB797
3 Close Floor VotesConcealed handguns; demonstrated competence for a permit, firearms instructors and safety programs.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Vetoed
HB798
4 Close Floor VotesFirearms; purchase, possession, etc., following an assault and battery or stalking violation.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Vetoed
HB799
3 Close Floor VotesConcealed handgun permit applications; fingerprints required by local governments.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Vetoed
HB838
3 Close Floor VotesPolice and court records; expungement, definition of 'otherwise dismissed.'
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Vetoed
HB841
Elections; allows for any local or constitutional office to be conducted by ranked choice voting.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Killed
HB858
Health care; decision-making, end of life, penalties.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Killed
HB1225
County manager plan of government; broadens powers available to counties.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: In House
HB1228
Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission; court records, online access to case management systems.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Killed
HB1338
Courthouses; website posting of notices.
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope
Status: Enacted
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
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(51% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: Caucasian
(70% of legislators are Caucasian)
Gender: Male
(65% of legislators are male)
Age: 52
(20% of legislators are 46-55)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 14 years of service
(13% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)
Margin of Victory: Uncontested
(25% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Texas
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Law Degree
(28% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; St. Mary's University
(39% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: Yes
(27% of legislators are attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(84% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Public Affairs/Lobbyists / Legislative Affairs, American College of Cardiology
(3% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $500,001 and $999,999
(14% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)