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VA HB392

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Askew

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Virginia's sickle cell disease education and screening program to include information about cancers more common in individuals with sickle cell disease or trait, particularly certain types of kidney cancer

  • Requires the program to offer educational resources to health care providers who screen for sickle cell disease about increased cancer risks associated with these conditions

  • Mandates that educational resources be culturally and linguistically appropriate and cover cancer signs, symptoms, surveillance, treatment referral resources, and the importance of patient-provider communication

  • Directs resources to serve providers, affected individuals, and their families regarding cancer risks linked to sickle cell conditions

  • Amends Code of Virginia § 32.1-68 while preserving existing requirements for voluntary screening, post-screening counseling, and the comprehensive sickle cell clinic network

Legislative Description

Sickle cell disease education and screening program; cancer risk.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Health2/24/2026
Education and Health2/18/2026
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources2/12/2026
Appropriations2/12/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/16/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026

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