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
HB851 Krizek Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Related Bills:

SB483 (Marsden - Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established.)

Social Services

HB1109 Hodges Managed care organizations & pharmacy benefits manager; data collection and reporting requirements.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Behavioral Subcommittee Report

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB610 Anthony Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act; established, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

HB656 Willett Mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards, comparative analyses.

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; emergency regulations.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Related Bills:

SB524 (Deeds - Mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards, comparative analyses.)

Behavioral Health

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)

HB1063 Hodges Opioid antagonist; distribution program, reports.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Related Bills:

SB706 (Srinivasan - Opioid antagonist; distribution program, reports.)

Behavioral Health

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB1391 Hayes Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Related Bills:

SB813 (Lucas - Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established.)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

HB1398 Franklin, M.A. Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, penalty, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Related Bills:

HB336 (Anthony - Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, penalty, report.)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

HB1403 Franklin, M.A. Maternal Mortality Review Team; renamed, duties, data dashboard.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

HB1418 McQuinn Sickle Cell Trait Awareness and Education Program; established.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

Health Professions Subcommittee Bills Reported Uncontested

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB413 Guzman High School Certified Nurse Aid Training/Certification Program; established, requirements, report.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)

HB573 Glass Breast implant patient decision checklist; Board of Medicine to develop for procedures.

Summary: A BILL to direct the Board of Medicine to convene a work group to create educational materials for patients considering breast implants.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)

HB577 Glass Social work; applicants for licensure, criminal background check.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)

HB970 Price Preventative dental assistants; certification.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2708.5 and 54.1-2729.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to preventative dental assistants; licensing.

Fiscal Impact

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

Related Bills:

SB178 (Locke - Preventative dental assistants; certification.)

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)

HB1489 Tran Hospitals; reports of threats or acts of violence against health care providers.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

Health Professions Subcommittee Report

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB1026 Walker Foreign-trained chiropractors; licensure by endorsement.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N)

HB1036 Tran Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction.

Summary: A BILL 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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Related Bills:

SB282 (Aird - Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction.)

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N)

HB1522 McGuire Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; licensure, automated external defibrillators.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 1-N)

HB1523 McGuire Certified violence prevention professional; requirements for certification.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health Professions

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 2-N)

Social Services Subcommittee Bills Reported Uncontested

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB632 Callsen Kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Related Bills:

SB305 (Pekarsky - Kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver.)

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB1060 Callsen Foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes, exceptions.

Summary: A BILL 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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB1222 Delaney Social services, local departments of; child abuse and neglect, recorded interviews.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

HB1495 Tran Medicaid; oversight of services facilitators, maintained enrollment in medical assistance programs.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)

Social Services Bills Uncontested, Refer to Appropriations

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB76 Keys-Gamarra Foster care; DSS to establish/maintain supply of new luggage to transport child's belongings.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)

HB560 Hope Administrative Process Act; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)

HB578 Glass Foster care; federal benefits, representative payees.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-905.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to foster care; federal benefits; representative payees.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)

HB838 McClure State plan for medical assistance services; adds provision related to doula care.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)

HB1174 Carroll Children in foster care; supplemental clothing allowance rate increase.

Summary: A BILL to direct the Virginia Department of Social Services to increase the supplemental clothing allowance rate for children in foster care.

Fiscal Impact

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)

HB1511 Feggans Fatherhood Initiative; fatherhood needs assessment, etc.

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.

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)

Social Services Subcommittees Report

HB297 to continue to 2027

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB283 Gardner Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Related Bills:

SB36 (Favola - Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.)

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 1-N)

HB297 Seibold Assisted living facilities; resident referral agencies, required disclosures.

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.

Fiscal Impact

• Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

HB652 Hayes Abused or neglected child; "reason to suspect" prenatal substance abuse.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)

HB1297 Carroll Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.

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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Related Bills:

SB243 (Head - Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

HB1366 Callsen Local boards & departments; DSS to create corrective action plans & assumption of temporary control.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-100 and 63.2-203 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 63.2-203.1 and 63.2-319.1, relating to Department of Social Services; corrective action plans and assumption of temporary control of local boards and local departments.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)

HB1405 McClure Social services, local departments of; burial assistance program.

Summary: A BILL 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.

Fiscal Impact

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

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N)

HB1434 Cole, J.G. Medicaid; benefit for nutrition services programs, sunset.

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

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 2-N)

HB1452 Anthony Medicaid; expedited review process for service authorization requests, report, sunset.

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.

Fiscal Impact

Social Services

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)

HB1490 Tran Child abuse or neglect; creates centralized intake system for reports or complaints.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3803, 2.2-3815, 63.2-105, 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 a section numbered 63.2-1510.1; and to repeal § 63.2-1510 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Social Services; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect; response to complaints within 24 hours for children under three years of age.

Fiscal Impact

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

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)