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VA HB1370

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Chambers Mehta

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to adopt regulations for providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders
  • Mandates providers conduct regular emergency medical simulations to train employees who regularly engage with people receiving services to recognize and respond to medical emergencies
  • Requires at least one CPR-trained employee to be on duty at each service location, with emergency medical technicians automatically meeting this requirement
  • Regulations must be implemented by December 1, 2026, and initial adoption is exempt from Administrative Process Act requirements

Legislative Description

Service providers; regulations for providers to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Last Action

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1370)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Health2/12/2026
Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health1/23/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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