Health and Human Services Committee Agenda
Chair: Willett, Rodney
Meeting Date & Time: 02/10/2026 08:30 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
Bills for the Full Committee
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB851 | Krizek | Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Medical Assistance Services; consultation with federally recognized tribes. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB483 (Marsden) |
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| HB1109 | Hodges | Managed care organizations & pharmacy benefits manager; data collection and reporting requirements. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-331.07, relating to managed care organizations; pharmacy benefits manager; data collection and reporting requirements; civil penalty. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred 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:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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Behavioral Subcommittee Report
| 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. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire Nays (7): Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams 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 and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards, comparative analyses. |
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Summary: A BILL 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 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams 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 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 Related Bills: SB524 (Deeds) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1063 | Hodges | Opioid antagonist; distribution program, reports. |
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Summary: A BILL 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. 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: • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 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 • 2/26/2026 - Senate committee offered • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108700D-S1 Related Bills: SB706 (Srinivasan) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1391 | Hayes | Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established. |
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Summary: A BILL 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. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 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 (14-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations 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. Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health • 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 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, effective date. |
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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 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. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health • 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 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: A BILL 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. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health • 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 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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Health Professions Subcommittee Bills Reported Uncontested
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB413 | Guzman | High School Certified Nurse Aid Training/Certification Program; established, requirements, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-204.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Education; Board of Nursing; High School Certified Nurse Aid Training and Certification Program established; requirements; report. Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (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: • 2/19/2026 - Removed from Education and Health docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Public Education • 2/26/2026 - Placed on Education and Health Public Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Senate subcommittee offered • 2/26/2026 - Senate subcommittee offered Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB573 | Glass | Breast implants; Board of Medicine, et al., to create educational materials for patients. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Board of Medicine to convene a work group to create educational materials for patients considering breast implants. 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: • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/19/2026 - Removed from Education and Health docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 2/20/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health Professions • 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 Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB577 | Glass | Social work; applicants for licensure, criminal background check. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-389, as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3707.2, relating to social work; licensure; criminal background check. 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:
Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB970 | Price | Dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing, certification. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2729.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing; certification. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Rasoul Last actions:
Related Bills: SB178 (Locke) Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1489 | Tran | Hospitals; reports of threats or acts of violence against health care providers. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.5 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hospitals; reports of threats or acts of violence against health care providers; expansion of reporting requirements. 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: • 2/26/2026 - Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) • 2/27/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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Health Professions Subcommittee Report
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB1026 | Walker | Foreign-trained chiropractors; licensure by endorsement. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2936.1, relating to foreign-trained chiropractors; licensure by endorsement. 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: • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/19/2026 - Removed from Education and Health docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/27/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health Professions • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Education and Health Health Professions docket for Feb 27, 2026 Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1036 | Tran | Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2722 and 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, relating to dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction. Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)Yeas (20): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Williams Nays (2): Rasoul, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB282 (Aird) Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1522 | McGuire | Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; licensure, automated external defibrillators. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-127 and 63.2-1701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nursing homes and assisted living facilities; licensure; automated external defibrillators. 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., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Senate committee offered • 2/27/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1523 | McGuire | Certified violence prevention professional; requirements for certification. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-15.2, relating to certified violence prevention professionals; certification. Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (16-Y 6-N)Yeas (16): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Williams Nays (6): Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/17/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/19/2026 - Removed from Education and Health docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 2/26/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 26, 2026 • 2/27/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health Professions • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Education and Health Health Professions docket for Feb 27, 2026 Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 2-N) |
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Social Services Subcommittee Bills Reported Uncontested
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB632 | Callsen | Kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver, report. |
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Summary: A BILL 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 (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:
Related Bills: SB305 (Pekarsky) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1060 | Callsen | Foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes, exceptions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-901.1, 63.2-1721, and 63.2-1722 of the Code of Virginia, relating to foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes; exceptions. 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: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1222 | Delaney | Social services, local departments of; child abuse and neglect, recorded interviews. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1506 and 63.2-1516 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local departments of social services; child abuse and neglect; recorded interviews. 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: • 2/24/2026 - Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendments agreed to • 2/24/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1495 | Tran | Medicaid; oversight of services facilitation for consumer directed services. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services to seek the necessary permission from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to enhance oversight of services facilitation. 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: • 2/19/2026 - Removed from Education and Health docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 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 Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N) |
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Social Services Bills Uncontested, Refer to Appropriations
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| HB76 | Keys-Gamarra | Foster care; DSS to establish/maintain supply of new luggage to transport child's belongings. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-905.6, relating to Department of Social Services; foster care; new luggage; pilot program; report. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams 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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| HB560 | Hope | Administrative Process Act; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought, limitations. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-4025 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Administrative Process Act; exemptions; limitations; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB578 | Glass | Foster care; federal benefits, representative payees. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-905.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to foster care; federal benefits; representative payees. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams 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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| HB838 | McClure | State plan for medical assistance services; adds provision related to doula care. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Medical Assistance Services; state plan for medical assistance services; doula care. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred 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: • 2/24/2026 - Assigned Education sub: Health • 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 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1174 | Carroll | Children in foster care; supplemental clothing allowance rate increase. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Virginia Department of Social Services to increase the supplemental clothing allowance rate for children in foster care. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams 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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| HB1511 | Feggans | Fatherhood Initiative; fatherhood needs assessment, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-214.4 and by adding a section numbered 63.2-319.1, relating to Fatherhood Initiative; fatherhood needs assessment. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-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, Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams 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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Social Services Subcommittees Report
HB297 to continue to 2027
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB283 | Gardner | Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Reported from Health and Human Services with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)Yeas (20): 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 Nays (2): Cornett, Williams 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 - Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Rehabilitation and Social Services • 2/27/2026 - Removed from Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 Related Bills: SB36 (Favola) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB297 | Seibold | Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 18 of Title 63.2 an article numbered 1.1, consisting of sections numbered 63.2-1808.2 through 63.2-1808.5, relating to assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies; required disclosures; civil penalty.
Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Social Services Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB652 | Hayes | Parental prenatal & postnatal substance use; work group to evaluate Commonwealth's response to use. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Social Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and Department of Health to convene a work group to evaluate the Commonwealth's response to parental prenatal and postnatal substance use, the services available to address such substance use, and the effects of such substance use on newborns and children; report. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (16-Y 6-N)Yeas (16): Willett, Tran, Hope, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker Nays (6): Price, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N) • 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Rehabilitation and Social Services • 2/27/2026 - Removed from Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB133 (Locke) Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1297 | Carroll | Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3802, 51.5-148, 63.2-100, 63.2-1605, and 63.2-1606 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 sections numbered 51.5-148.1 and 51.5-148.2 and by adding sections numbered 63.2-1605.1, 63.2-1605.2, and 63.2-1605.3, relating to adult protective services; Adult Protective Services central registry. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (16-Y 6-N)Yeas (16): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Cherry Nays (6): Hodges, Walker, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Related Bills: SB243 (Head) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1366 | Callsen | Local boards & departments; DSS to create corrective action plans & assumption of temporary control. |
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Summary: A BILL 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; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (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, Cherry, Wachsmann, Cornett Nays (3): Walker, Scott, P.A., Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/27/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108840D-S1 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1405 | McClure | Social services, local dept. of social services allowed to pay reasonable funeral expense. |
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Summary: An Act to permit the State Board of Social Services to promulgate regulations allowing local departments of social services to pay the reasonable funeral expenses of certain decedents. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (16-Y 6-N)Yeas (16): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Wachsmann Nays (6): Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (20-Y 18-N 1-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1434 | Cole, J.G. | Medicaid; benefit for nutrition services programs, sunset. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-325.002, relating to Department of Medical Assistance Services; Medicaid benefit for nutrition services programs; sunset. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire Nays (7): Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1452 | Anthony | Medicaid; expedited review process for service authorization requests, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-325.1:2, relating to Department of Medical Assistance Services; expedited review process for Medicaid service authorization requests; report. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1490 | Tran | Child abuse or neglect; establishes centralized intake system for reports or complaints. |
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Summary: A BILL 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; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)Yeas (15): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire Nays (7): Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Cornett, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services • 2/27/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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