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VA HB475

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Watts

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Mass Violence Care Fund as a permanent subfund within the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund to reimburse victims of mass violence for unreimbursed medical expenses, including mental health care

  • Defines "mass violence event" as an intentional criminal event resulting in physical injury to three or more people in a public space, excluding the perpetrator

  • Limits disbursements to interest earned on the Fund after initial capitalization, with claims eligible only after victims exhaust Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund awards and at least two years have passed since the event

  • Creates a five-member Mass Violence Care Fund Advisory Board selected by Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission leadership to annually review Fund operations

  • Requires the Commission to establish a public information program including a dedicated website, brochures, and public service advertisements to inform victims of their right to compensation

Legislative Description

Mass Violence Care Fund; established.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety1/17/2026
Appropriations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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