Abandoned graveyards; when locality acquires title they may continue to maintain property as a graveyard. Amending § 57-36. (Patron-Wampler, SB 676 (Chapter 617))

Cemetery Board; exemptions from licensure. Amending § 54.1-2312; repealing § 57-39.1:1. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1385 (C))

Charitable organizations; veterans’ posts or organizations exempt from certain reporting requirements. Amending § 57-60. (Patron-Ticer, SB 563 (Chapter 680); Ticer, SB 568 (F))

Churches; exempts serving meals prepared in homes of members from licensure requirements applicable to restaurants. Amending § 35.1-25. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 495 (Chapter 86); Petersen, SB 117 (Chapter 594))

Concealed handguns; person with valid permit allowed to carry in place of worship with permission. Amending §§ 18.2-283 and 18.2-308. (Patron-Cole, HB 106 (F))

Consumer Protection Act; consumer transactions involving churches and other religious bodies. Amending § 59.1-198. (Patron-Petersen, SB 116 (Chapter 143))

Driver’s license, restricted; adds driving to and from a place of worship to list of places person can drive. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 41 (Chapter 446))

Funeral services; burial power of attorney. Amending § 54.1-2825. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 382 (Chapter 380); Armstrong, HB 659 (F))

Funeral services; designation of authorized persons to make arrangements. Amending §§ 2.2-713, 32.1-288, 32.1-301, 54.1-2800, 54.1-2807, 54.1-2825, and 57-27.3; adding §§ 54.1-2807.2 and 54.1-2807.3. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1024 (C))

National Guard; eligibility for in-state tuition grants for members to allow for religious training or theological education. Amending § 23-7.4:2. (Patron-Greason, HB 1364 (F))

Prayer at public events; governmental agency shall have no authority to regulate how individual refers to God. Adding § 57-2.03. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 1282 (F); Martin, SB 56 (F))

Religious holidays; student’s absence because of observance thereof must be recorded as excused, student shall not be deprived of any award because of absence. Amending §§ 22.1-254, 22.1-254.2, and 22.1-271.4. (Patron-Barker, SB 361 (Chapter 605))