House of Delegates Seal

Committee Agenda

Health and Human Services Committee Agenda

Chair: Willett, Rodney

Meeting Date & Time: 02/26/2026 09:30 AM Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room C - 206

Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: Jane Asch (804) 698-1547

DLS Contact: Chandler Brooks (804) 698-1843

Health Subcommittee report: Chair Hope
Senate Bills recommended to report uncontested

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB278	Srinivasan	Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program; impacts within the Commonwealth.
Summary: An Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a stakeholder work group to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program within the Commonwealth; report. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Read second time 3/3/2026 - Read third time 3/3/2026 - committee amendments agreed to 3/3/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/3/2026 - Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB278) • 3/5/2026 - House amendments agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
SB374	Boysko	Newborn screening; VDH regulations to include Gaucher disease.
Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Health to add Gaucher disease to the Commonwealth's newborn screening panel. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/2/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources 3/4/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda Senate Committee Actions: • 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 • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB374) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
SB392	Jordan	Site cleanup guidelines; residential property and other buildings used for illicit drugs.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-11.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Health; site cleanup guidelines; other illicit drugs. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/26/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources 3/9/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/9/2026 - Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 2/2/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB392) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
SB633	Srinivasan	Emergency medical services and medical support; VDH to publish resources regarding large events.
Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Health to publish resources regarding emergency medical services and medical support for events. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/25/2026 - Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda 2/26/2026 - Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N) 3/2/2026 - Read second time 3/3/2026 - Read third time 3/3/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/2/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB633) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

Health Subcommittee report: Chair Hope
Senate Bills recommended to report contested

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB183	Williams Graves	Restaurants; identifying markers on delivery/carry out food due to consumer-identified food allergy.
Summary: An Act to direct the Board of Health to promulgate regulations requiring restaurants to place an identifying marker on delivery or carry out food altered or substituted due to consumer-identified food allergy or sensitivity. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (15-Y 6-N) Yeas (15): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire Nays (6): Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read third time 3/3/2026 - committee amendment agreed to 3/3/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/3/2026 - Passed House with amendment (66-Y 32-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Enrolled • 3/11/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB183ER) • 3/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB183) • 3/11/2026 - Signed by President • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)
SB683	Reeves	Public waterworks; appointment of receiver for waterworks.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-174.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment of receiver for waterworks; public waterworks. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services (19-Y 2-N) Yeas (19): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Gardner, Cohen, Downey, McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett Nays (2): Henson, Cole, N.T. Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/25/2026 - Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda 2/26/2026 - Reported from Health and Human Services (19-Y 2-N) 3/2/2026 - Read second time 3/3/2026 - Read third time 3/3/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26101820D-E • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB683) Related Bills: HB1190 (Scott, P.A.) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 4-N)

Social Services Subcommittee Report: Chair Tran
Senate Bills that have been favorably passed and recommended to report

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB73	Srinivasan	Medicaid billing navigation for certain school services; DMAS to train local school division staff.
Summary: An Act to direct the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to train staff in Medicaid billing navigation for certain school services. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (19-Y 2-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, Cornett Nays (2): Scott, P.A., Wachsmann Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Read third time 3/3/2026 - committee amendment agreed to 3/3/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended 3/3/2026 - Passed House with amendment (79-Y 19-N 0-A) 3/12/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Enrolled • 3/11/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB73ER) • 3/11/2026 - Signed by President • 3/12/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB73) • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
SB210	DeSteph	Positive behavior support facilitators; scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-3522, relating to positive behavior support facilitators; scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications. Fiscal Impact Last actions: 2/6/2026 - Read first time 2/6/2026 - Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services 2/23/2026 - Assigned sub: Social Services 2/25/2026 - Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda 2/26/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Senate Committee Actions: • 1/30/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 1/30/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/2/2026 - Read second time • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Social Services Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
SB409	Boysko	Assisted living facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-1808.2, relating to assisted living facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) 2/26/2026 - Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N) 3/2/2026 - Read second time 3/3/2026 - Read third time 3/3/2026 - Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Read second time • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate 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) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
SB486	Stuart	Gluten disclaimer; required disclosures for dietary supplements and medication.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 3.2-5124.1 and 54.1-3319.1, relating to required disclosures for dietary supplements and medication; gluten disclaimer. Fiscal Impact Last actions: 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services 2/23/2026 - Assigned sub: Social Services 2/23/2026 - Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda 2/25/2026 - Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda 2/26/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/6/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 2/6/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/6/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/9/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/9/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB486) Social Services Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
SB556	Perry	Child abuse & neglect; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their prof. or official capacity.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child abuse and neglect; obscenity and related offenses; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their professional or official capacities; public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers; penalty. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) 2/26/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/26/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources Senate Committee Actions: • 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 - Printed as engrossed 26104694D-E • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB556) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
SB564	Sturtevant	Unlicensed care homes; homes to register with Department of Social Services.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-1718.1, relating to Department of Social Services; unlicensed care home; registration. Fiscal Impact Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): 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 Not Voting (1): Williams Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 2/26/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources 3/9/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/9/2026 - Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26107133D-ES1 • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB564) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)

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