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HR104 • 2026

Commending Amanda H. Ritter, M.D.

Commending Amanda H. Ritter, M.D.

Education
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Griffin
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide details on how Dr. Ritter's patients or families are affected beyond her commendation.

Praise for Dr. Amanda H. Ritter

This bill commends Dr. Amanda H. Ritter, M.D., an esteemed obstetrician and gynecologist at VCU Health who has made significant contributions to women's health.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Dr. Amanda H. Ritter for her work as an obstetrician and gynecologist with VCU Health in Richmond.
  • Acknowledges her role as a teacher and researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
  • Recognizes her contributions to women's health by naming her a 'Top Doc'.
  • Requests the House Clerk to give Dr. Ritter an official copy of this commendation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Dr. Amanda H. Ritter, M.D.
  • Patients and families who have been treated by Dr. Ritter at VCU Health

Terms To Know

Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
A doctor who takes care of women's health, especially during pregnancy and childbirth.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give money; it is just a statement of commendation.
  • The effects are limited to recognizing Dr. Ritter's contributions and giving her an official copy of the resolution.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR104ER)

  2. 2026-02-16 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-16 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-10 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106605D

Official Summary Text

Commending Amanda H. Ritter, M.D.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Amanda H. Ritter, M.D.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026
WHEREAS, Amanda H. Ritter, M.D., an esteemed obstetrician and gynecologist with VCU Health in Richmond, has promoted female and maternal health in the Greater Richmond area for several years; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter earned her medical degree at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2012 and completed her internship and residency at VCU Medical Center before joining VCU Health as an attending obstetrician and gynecologist in 2016; she is a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter places great emphasis on her patients' comfort in her practice, taking the time to get to know and understand their problems and concerns and to provide helpful explanations of their treatment and care; and
WHEREAS, as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Amanda Ritter often takes care of patients during a transformative time in their lives, building a unique and cherished bond with many women and their families; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter serves as an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology with the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where she has been a valued mentor to her medical students and conducted meaningful research to further the study of women's health; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Ritter has advanced the practice of obstetrics and gynecology as a member of the Ware-Dunn Society, the VCU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's alumni society, and she presently serves on the planning committee of the organization's annual conference; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of her exemplary care and service, Amanda Ritter has been regularly named a “Top Doc” by
Richmond Magazine
and
Virginia Living
; and
WHEREAS, with great compassion, integrity, and concern for her patients' well-being, Amanda Ritter has made a positive and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Amanda H. Ritter, M.D., hereby be commended for her legacy of service with VCU Health; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Amanda H. Ritter, M.D., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to women's health in the Commonwealth.