Health and Human Services Committee Agenda
Chair: Willett, Rodney
Meeting Date & Time: 02/24/2026 08:30 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
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Committee Clerk: Jane Asch (804) 698-1547
DLS Contact: Chandler Brooks (804) 698-1843
Senate Bills with identical, uncontested cognates
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| SB405 | Lucas | Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority; administration of nursing scholarships. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4002, 23.1-614, 32.1-122.6:01, 32.1-122.6:02, 32.1-122.7, 32.1-122.7:2, 32.1-122.20, and 54.1-3011.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority; administration of nursing scholarships. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB405ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB405) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB815 (Downey) |
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| SB580 | Peake | 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. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB580) • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB580ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB580) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB1304 (Ware) |
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| SB735 | Diggs | Temporary detention; certified evaluators, sunset extended. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact the eighth enactment of Chapter 780 of the Acts of Assembly of 2024, relating to temporary detention; certified evaluators; sunset extended. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB735ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB735) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB1292 (Price) |
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| SB813 | Lucas | 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. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB813ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB813) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB1391 (Hayes) |
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Senate Bills with identical, contested cognates
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| SB738 | Jordan | Hospitals; emergency department physicians. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hospitals; emergency department physicians. Reported from Health and Human Services (20-Y 2-N)Yeas (20): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (2): Rasoul, Henson Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/22/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB738) • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB738ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB738) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB1318 (Willett) |
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Senate Bills before the Full Committee
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| SB555 | Sturtevant | Nursing homes; periodic medical visits and resident assessments. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1 sections numbered 32.1-138.5:2 and 32.1-138.5:3, relating to nursing homes; periodic medical visits and resident assessments.
Incorporated by Health and Human Services (SB429-Head) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action |
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Senate Bills with similar House cognates
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| SB270 | VanValkenburg | Recovery residences; regulations. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 37.2-431.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend and reenact the second enactment of Chapter 608 of the Acts of Assembly of 2025, relating to recovery residences; regulations. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (21-Y 0-N 1-A)Yeas (21): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Abstaining (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: VanValkenburg, Favola, Reeves • 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate Related Bills: HB931 (Simon) |
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| SB305 | Pekarsky | Kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-901.2, relating to kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB305) • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB305ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB305) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB632 (Callsen) |
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| SB524 | Deeds | 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. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (21-Y 0-N 1-A)Yeas (21): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Abstaining (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/6/2026 - Senate Conferees: Deeds, Favola, Pillion • 3/6/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate Related Bills: HB656 (Willett) |
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| SB640 | Pillion | Child abuse or neglect; centralized hotline for reports or complaints, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3803, 2.2-3815, 63.2-100, 63.2-105, 63.2-203, 63.2-1501, 63.2-1502, 63.2-1503, 63.2-1508, 63.2-1509, 63.2-1512, and 63.2-1530 of the Code of Virginia and Chapter 604 of the Acts of Assembly of 2017; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 63.2-203.1, 63.2-319.1, and 63.2-1510.1; and to repeal § 63.2-1510 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Social Services; corrective action plans and assumption of temporary control of local boards and local departments; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB640) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB640) • 3/4/2026 - House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A) |
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| SB736 | Hackworth | State/Local Hospitalization Program; repealing provisions relating to Program. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-66.9 and 54.1-2404 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal Chapter 12 (§§ 32.1-343 through 32.1-350) of Title 32.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State/Local Hospitalization Program; repeal. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB736ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB736) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: HB817 (Downey) |
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Health Professions Subcommittee Report
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| SB331 | Roem | Veterinary Medicine, Board of; traineeships. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3805.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Veterinary Medicine; traineeships. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB331) • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB331ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB331) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| SB418 | Favola | Therapeutic interchange; authorizes pharmacists to perform, adaptation of prescriptions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3457 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3408.06, relating to therapeutic interchange and adaptation. Reported from Health and Human Services (19-Y 3-N)Yeas (19): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Williams Nays (3): Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB418) • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB418ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB418) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| SB421 | Favola | Pharmacist; remote verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3432 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3303.2, relating to remote pharmacist verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs. Reported from Health and Human Services (19-Y 3-N)Yeas (19): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Williams Nays (3): Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/10/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Enrolled • 3/4/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB421ER) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB421) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| SB429 | Head | Health, Department of, and State Health Commissioner; nursing home oversight and accountability. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1 sections numbered 32.1-138.5:2 and 32.1-138.5:3, relating to Department of Health and State Health Commissioner; nursing homes; oversight and accountability; periodic medical visits and resident assessments. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Henson Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/10/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Incorporates SB555 (Sturtevant) • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB429) • 3/3/2026 - House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| SB535 | Obenshain | Nursing homes and certified nursing facilities; required liability insurance coverage. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nursing homes and certified nursing facilities; required liability insurance coverage. Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Henson Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/9/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100781D-E • 2/10/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB535) • 3/3/2026 - House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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