Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Gardner, Debra
Meeting Date & Time: 01/22/2026 07:30 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Notes: HB11 and HB309 have been removed from the docket
Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: Jane Asch (804) 698-1547
DLS Contact: Chandler Brooks (804) 698-1843
Behavioral Health Subcommittee Bills
| 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. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/19/2026 - Placed on Education and Health docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 2/19/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthPublic Education docket for Feb 19, 2026 • 2/19/2026 - Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N) • 2/19/2026 - Rereferred to Rehabilitation and Social Services • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Rehabilitation and Social Services docket for Mar 06, 2026 Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB225 | Hope | Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force; created. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 37.2-311.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force creation. 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 Related Bills: SB514 (Deeds) Behavioral Health Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N) |
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| HB453 | Willett | Comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, & developmt. disability crisis services; written plan. |
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Summary: A BILL 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. 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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