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VA HB674

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Maldonado

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Virginia Department of Health to collect information on food insecurity using a validated tool as part of its participation in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
  • Mandates the Department publish collected food insecurity data publicly on its website
  • Amends existing Code section 32.1-23.6, which already requires the Department to collect and publish data on social determinants of health and demographics
  • Defines social determinants of health to include health care access, education, social context, economic stability, and neighborhood environment

Legislative Description

Department of Health; collection and publication of food insecurity information.

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: Health1/21/2026
Health and Human Services1/13/2026

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