Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Gardner, Debra
Meeting Date & Time: 02/05/2026 07:30 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Behavioral Health Subcommittee - Gardner
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB610 | Anthony | Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act; established, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 2.2 a chapter numbered 55.7, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-5518 through 2.2-5522, relating to Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act established. Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)Yeas (7): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB656 | Willett | Mental health & substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards, comparative analyses, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4006, 32.1-137.3, 32.1-276.7:1, and 38.2-3412.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards; comparative analyses; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)Yeas (7): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108828D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB524 (Deeds) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB695 | Hayes | Restaurants; sodium warning label required, civil penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 35.1-14.01, relating to restaurants; sodium warning label required. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)Yeas (8): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry, Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1063 | Hodges | Opioid antagonist; distribution program, reports. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-45.5, relating to Department of Health; opioid antagonist distribution program; reports. Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)Yeas (8): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry, Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Education and Health Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB706 (Srinivasan) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1304 | Ware | Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; individuals receiving services; right to send and receive mail. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred by Senate • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/2/2026 - Reading waived (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB580 (Peake) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1370 | Mehta | Service providers; regulations for providers to individuals with developmental disabilities. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 37.2-405.3, relating to Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; regulations; emergency medical simulations; cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Removed from Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Senate committee offered • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109273D-S1 |
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| HB1380 | Seibold | Individuals with developmental disabilities; providers to conduct emergency medical drills, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-419 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 37.2-405.3, relating to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; regulations; providers; sanctions; emergency medical drills. Last actions:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1391 | Hayes | Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 22.1, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.27:1, relating to Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network established; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)Yeas (7): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB813 (Lucas) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1398 | Franklin, M.A. | Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 2.2-4002 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-283.9, relating to the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)Yeas (7): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Placed on Education and Health docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 Related Bills: HB336 (Anthony) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1403 | Franklin, M.A. | Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program; established. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 2.2-4002 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 25, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.33, relating to Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program established. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)Yeas (7): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Placed on Education and Health docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1418 | McQuinn | Sickle Cell Trait Awareness and Education Program; established. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-73.21:1, relating to Sickle Cell Trait Awareness and Education Program established. Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)Yeas (7): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1423 | McGuire | Group homes; DBHDS to analyze oversight and accountability, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Joint Commission on Health Care to conduct a study of the statutory and regulatory framework governing oversight, accountability, and investigation of providers licensed or overseen by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; report. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)Yeas (8): Gardner, Rasoul, Herring, Cole, J.G., Henson, Cohen, Cherry, Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) |
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