Overview

Senator Favola has focused her legislative efforts on improving the health and wellbeing of children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable and may need a helping hand to succeed. Senator Favola will always fight to ensure that each child gets a quality education, that all Virginians have access to health care, and that economic security is achievable for the middle class.

Senator Favola chairs the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee, where she seeks to improve Virginia’s social safety nets and focuses on policies to improve Virginia’s penal system. Additionally, she chairs the Women’s Health Care Caucus in the Senate and has led the fight to stop the defunding of planned parenthood clinics throughout the state. Senator Favola is a strong pro-choice lawmaker; and she honors the privacy and dignity of every Virginian. Senator Favola is committed to creating a welcoming environment for our LGBTQ friends and neighbors. Stand with Senator Favola for a better and more inclusive Commonwealth.
 

Click through the different categories to read about bills Senator Favola has patroned that have been signed into law.