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VA HB225

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Hope

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force to be convened by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at least semi-annually, with staffing support provided by the Department

  • Grants the Department authority to adjust and update Task Force membership, notwithstanding the original written plan requirements

  • Requires the Department to collaborate with the Task Force on annual reporting to the Governor and legislative committees by November 15 each year

  • Updates terminology in the existing statute from "Chairmen" to "Chairs" when referring to legislative committee leaders

  • Amends Virginia Code § 37.2-311.1 relating to the comprehensive crisis system and Marcus alert system for behavioral health crisis response

Legislative Description

Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force; created.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rehabilitation and Social Services2/10/2026
Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health1/16/2026
Health and Human Services1/8/2026

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