Today the Senate passed Delegate Irene Shin’s legislation (HB 2038) expanding health care to some of the most vulnerable Virginians. This bill provides adults with incapacitating disabilities with the option to live in a group home setting or independent living facility. Currently, these adults are required to live with their parents in order to be eligible for state employee insurance coverage plans.

RICHMOND, Va. – Late Tuesday night, the House Commerce and Labor subcommittee #4 rejected Delegate Irene Shin’s legislation (HB 2485) that would cap privately-owned ATM fees at $3 per transaction. It was a party-line vote: five Republicans rejected the bill, and one Democrat supported the bill.

RICHMOND, Va. – Late Tuesday night, the House Committee on Rules rejected Delegate Irene Shin’s legislation (HB 2478) that would establish the Virginia Fast Food Industry Workers Standards Board. It was a party-line vote, with 12 Republicans rejecting the bill, and five Democrats supporting the bill.

Last week, Governor Youngkin amended Delegate Irene Shin’s bill, HB1063, which would ensure that outward expressions of faith, such as headdresses, grooming practices, yarmulkes, or religious symbols would be protected from discrimination. The Governor’s amendment drastically changes the scope of the bill, and would protect workplace discrimination and bigotry in the future under the guise of religious expression.

Last Friday, the House of Delegates passed Delegate Irene Shin’s Jail Cost Reform Legislation

Delegate Irene Shin’s legislation will establish a work study group to gather stakeholders to address pricing disparities, and determine a way to reduce or eliminate many of these costs.

Delegate Irene Shin of Virginia’s 86th House District made history today as she was sworn in as the first female Korean American member in the 402 years of Virginia’s State House. “I could not be more excited to begin my service to the 86th district. I was elected on a platform of effective, progressive representation for our district and Virginia, and I cannot wait to get to work.” 

"I hope the voters will send Irene to serve us in the 86th so that she can work with me on the issues that matter to our residents. I know that with Irene in the House, I will have an effective partner and the voters of this district will have a duo of progressive champions who know how to get things done.”

Statement of Congressman Kim: “Zero. That’s how many Korean American women have been elected to the Virginia legislature. This year we can change history by electing the first Korean American woman to the House of Delegates, Irene Shin.

“I’m proud to support my friend Irene Shin in her bid to represent the 86th House District. Irene is a proven progressive who will bring a fresh approach and effective leadership to the House of Delegates,” said Kofi Annan.

Irene Shin announces her Ethical Virginia Campaign Reform Package, which eliminates conflicts of interest between legislators and donors, makes sure state resources aren’t used for political purposes, and puts much needed enforcement and penalties into campaign finance law enforcement.