Appropriations - Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda

Chair: Willett, Rodney

Meeting Date & Time: 02/11/2026 Immediately Upon Adjournment of the Transportation & Public Safety Subcommittee Add to Calendar

Location: House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200

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Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: 804-698-1942 (Jackson), 804-698-1590 (Karnes)

Analyst: (804) 698-1597 (Massart) (804) 698-1605 (Cochran)

Bills Before the Subcommittee

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

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/10/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

HB328 Sullivan Health insurance; essential health benefits benchmark plan selection.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-3418.21 and 38.2-3418.22 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Bureau of Insurance; essential health benefits benchmark plan selection.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (69-Y 31-N 0-A)
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (HB328ER2)
  • 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/11/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

• 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 17-N 0-A)

• 4/22/2026 - Signed by President

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

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

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/10/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

HB1332 Anthony Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program; established, report.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 6.01, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-122.10:0001 through 32.1-122.10:0005, relating to Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program established; workforce development; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1332)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  • 2/11/2026 - Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

HB336 Anthony 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 Health Data and Quality Improvement Review Team established; duties; confidentiality; penalty; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 2/6/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26106918D-H1
  • 2/6/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/6/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/6/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda

Related Bills:

HB1398 (Franklin, M.A.)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

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

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee amendments rejected
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (92-Y 5-N 0-A)

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 and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026

Related Bills:

HB336 (Anthony)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB1403 Franklin, M.A. Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program; established.

Summary: An Act 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

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute rejected
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)

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 and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

HB348 McLaughlin Residential Well Water Testing and Treatment Program and Fund; established.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-248.5, relating to Residential Well Water Testing and Treatment Program and Fund.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Yeas (5): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran

Nays (2): Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 1/28/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 1/29/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/10/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB348)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB358 Helmer Medicare supplement policies; regulations establishing minimum standards, report.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-3608 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Medicare supplement policies; regulations establishing minimum standards; work group; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled
  • 3/14/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/25/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
  • 4/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB358)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Read third time

• 3/5/2026 - Commerce and Labor Amendment agreed to

• 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - as amended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Signed by President

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB425 LeVere Bolling Pregnant and postpartum patients; reimbursement for remote monitoring services.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Medical Assistance Services; remote monitoring services through pregnancy and postpartum for high-risk pregnant patients and patients with advanced maternal age; reimbursement.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB425)
  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (95-Y 1-N 0-A)

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 and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026

• 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB435 LeVere Bolling Palliative Care Info. & Ed. Prog. & Palliative Care & Quality of Life Advisory Council; established.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-127 and 32.1-162.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 21, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-376 and 32.1-377, relating to Palliative Care Information and Education Program; Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council established.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/5/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/5/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/9/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB435)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-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

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/10/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

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

Summary: An Act 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

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 2/11/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 2/13/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

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 and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 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)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB1116 Nivar Publicly accessible nursing home info. portal; reporting of incident involving emerg. med. services.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 32.1-127.4 and 63.2-1801.1, relating to Department of Health; Department of Social Services; publicly accessible nursing home information portal; publicly accessible assisted living facility information portal; reporting of incidents involving emergency medical services.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)

Yeas (6): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, McLaughlin

Not Voting (1): Hodges

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26106427D-H1
  • 2/3/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1116)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)

HB1240 Willett Medicaid; eligibility determination appeal time limit, mailed communications time period.

Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services to amend its regulations to extend the time limit for appeals of eligibility determinations and to direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Department of Social Services to review current notice practices to ensure that applicants for and recipients of medical assistance or social services benefits are aware of available assistance.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)

Yeas (6): Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Nays (1): Willett

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26106657D-H1
  • 2/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1240)
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1240)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-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

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/10/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Related Bills:

SB243 (Head)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

HB1380 Seibold Individuals with developmental disabilities; providers to conduct emergency medical drills, etc.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-419 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 37.2-405.3, relating to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; regulations; providers; sanctions; emergency medical drills.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/5/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/5/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/9/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)

HB1391 Hayes Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established.

Summary: An Act 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; report.

Fiscal Impact

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute rejected
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)

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 and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

• 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 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:

SB813 (Lucas)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)

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

Summary: An Act 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

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Yeas (7): Willett, Carr, Krizek, Hayes, Tran, Hodges, McLaughlin

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 2/11/2026 - Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
  • 2/13/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (93-Y 2-N 0-A)

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 and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/26/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 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)

Health and Human Resources Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)