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Gov.Youngkin signs two bills by JJ Singh into law
The bills enhance firearm safety and streamline Medicaid enrollment for returning citizens
JJ Singh / X (JJ Singh)
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed two bills introduced by Delegate JJ Singh that aim to improve public safety and access to critical services into law.
The bills—HB 2595 and HB 2754—expand firearm safety tax credits and streamline Medicaid enrollment for returning citizens, respectively.
“I ran for Delegate to keep our community safe, protect our fundamental freedoms, and help every family thrive — and that is exactly what these laws will do,” Singh wrote on X.
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Introduced on Jan 13, House Bill 2595 expands Virginia’s firearm safety tax credit, providing financial incentives for the purchase of gun safes and trigger locks. It introduces a clearer definition of “commercial retailer,” ensuring a broader range of safety products are covered under the tax credit. By encouraging responsible gun ownership, the legislation seeks to prevent accidental firearm discharges and enhance household safety.
I’m proud to share that two of my bills, HB 2595 and HB 2754, have been signed into law.
— Delegate JJ Singh (@SinghforVA) March 22, 2025
I ran for Delegate to keep our community safe, protect our fundamental freedoms, and help every family thrive — and that is exactly what these laws will do. pic.twitter.com/OxMzjWpZmP
House Bill 2754, introduced on Jan 17, facilitates the transition of formerly incarcerated individuals by ensuring they have access to necessary healthcare services, particularly behavioral health support. The legislation enables correctional facilities to share medical and mental health information with Medicaid providers, allowing for a more seamless enrollment process upon an individual’s release.
A son of immigrants, Singh was born and raised in Northern Virginia and is the first Sikh member of the Virginia House of Delegates in its 249-year history. He previously served in the Peace Corps in Bolivia, worked as a credit analyst in the White House Office of Management and Budget, and was an economic policy advisor for U.S. Senator Chris Coons. Singh was elected in a special election on Jan. 7 defeating Ram Venkatachalam to succeed Kannan Srinivasan.
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