Health and Human Services Committee Agenda
Chair: Willett, Rodney
Meeting Date & Time: 01/27/2026 08:30 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: Jane Asch (804) 698-1547
DLS Contact: Chandler Brooks (804) 698-1843
Block 1
HB11 to be continued to 2027
HB795 to be referred to Labor and Commerce
HB917 to be continued to 2027
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB11 | McNamara | Emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-808, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center or to residence of the person subject to emergency custody order.
Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB534 (Suetterlein) |
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| HB727 | Davis | Social services, local boards of; appointments, terms of office. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local boards of social services; appointments; terms of office. Reported from Health and Human Services (20-Y 2-N)Yeas (20): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Griffin, Cornett Nays (2): Cole, J.G., Henson Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Rereferred from Local Government to Rehabilitation and Social Services (12-Y 0-N) • 2/23/2026 - Rereferred to Rehabilitation and Social Services • 2/27/2026 - Removed from Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Feb 27, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) |
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| HB795 | Reaser | Health insurance; coverage for certain opioid antagonists, required notice for certain pharmacies. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3407.18:1, relating to health insurance; requirements for certain opioid antagonists.
Referred from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/16/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Related Bills: SB257 (Favola) Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB917 | Willett | Compounding pharmacies; use of bulk drug substances, recordkeeping. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-3406 and 54.1-3410.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Pharmacy; compounding pharmacies; use of bulk drug substances; recordkeeping.
Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) Last actions:
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| HB1115 | Nivar | Nonemergency medical transportation providers; fee disclosure. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-137.05:1, relating to nonemergency medical transportation providers; fee disclosure. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 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 • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1285 | Wright | St Emergency Med. Services Advisory Bd.; membership, regional emergency medical services councils. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-111.4:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board; membership; regional emergency medical services councils. 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 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 • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) |
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| HB1304 | Ware | Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; individuals receiving services; right to send and receive mail. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred by Senate • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/2/2026 - Reading waived (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB580 (Peake) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N) |
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Bills from Behavorial Health Subcommittee
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB32 | Krizek | Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of additional members. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; duties; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of members. 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/10/2026 - Read third time • 3/10/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB453 | Willett | Comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, & developmt. disability crisis services; written plan. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 37.2-311.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to comprehensive crisis system; Marcus alert system; powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability crisis services; written plan. 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/3/2026 - Read third time • 3/3/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB513 (Deeds) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N) |
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Bills from Health Professions Subcommittee
HB530 Recommended to Report and Refer to Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB530 | Thornton | Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; criminal background check. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 27 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2729.03, relating to Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; criminal background check. 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB574 | Glass | Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2957.4:1, relating to Athletic Trainer Compact. Reported from Health and Human Services (20-Y 2-N)Yeas (20): Willett, Hope, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Griffin, Cornett Nays (2): Tran, Price Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N 1-A) |
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| HB575 | Glass | Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2954.2, relating to Respiratory Care Interstate Compact authorized. 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB579 | Glass | Interstate Massage Compact; education and examination requirements, Compact Commission membership. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3029.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Interstate Massage Compact; education and examination requirements; Compact Commission membership. 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 • 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 amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N 1-A) |
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| HB712 | Wachsmann | Office-based buprenorphine treatment; Board of Medicine to amend regulations. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Board of Medicine to amend its regulations regarding office-based buprenorphine treatment to require providers to offer counseling or referral to counseling. 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, Griffin, 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: SB641 (Pillion) Health Professions Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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Bills from Social Services Subcommittee
HB 103, HB136, HB469, HB525, HB794 Recommended to Report and Refer to Appropriations
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB103 | Ballard | Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; program extension. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to implement the federal extension option for the federal Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities to allow children four years of age or younger to receive services through such Program. 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, Wachsmann, Griffin, Cornett Not Voting (1): Scott, P.A. Last actions:
Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB136 | Reid | Sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services to determine the feasibility of participating in an optional Medicaid benefit for sickle cell disease and establishing Medicaid Health Homes to coordinate care and provide treatment for individuals with sickle cell disease; report. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (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, Wachsmann, Cornett Nays (2): Scott, P.A., Griffin Last actions:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB469 | Cohen | Autism Competencies Checklist; positive behavior support facilitators, training. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services to amend Autism Competencies Checklist regulations to allow positive behavior support facilitators to conduct training sessions on such competencies. Reported from Health and Human Services (18-Y 4-N)Yeas (18): Willett, Tran, Hope, Price, Hayes, Rasoul, Herring, Shin, Cole, J.G., Henson, Gardner, Cohen, Downey, Cole, N.T., McGuire, Hodges, Walker, Cornett Nays (4): Cherry, Scott, P.A., Wachsmann, Griffin Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Signed by President Social Services Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB525 | Downey | Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; amends plan, literacy pilot program. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services to seek the necessary permissions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize and fund a pilot program promoting early literacy and parental bonding as part of routine pediatric primary care visits in select underserved localities through a partnership with Reach Out and Read. Reported from Health and Human Services and rereferred to Appropriations (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, Wachsmann, Cornett Nays (2): Scott, P.A., Griffin Last actions:
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB794 | Reaser | Drug overdose and drug overdose deaths; VDH to develop plan for opioid overdose response. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Health to develop a strategic plan for opioid overdose response to reduce rates of drug overdose and drug overdose deaths in the Commonwealth; report. Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute 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, Griffin, Cornett Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB308 (Pekarsky) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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