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VA HB794

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Atoosa Reaser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Virginia Department of Health to develop a strategic plan for opioid overdose response to reduce drug overdose rates and deaths statewide

  • Requires the Department to conduct an evaluation and needs assessment of existing opioid overdose prevention, intervention, and treatment efforts in Virginia

  • Mandates collaboration with the Secretaries of Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, along with state agency representatives and stakeholders

  • Establishes annual reporting requirements to the Governor and relevant legislative committees beginning November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Drug overdose and drug overdose deaths; VDH to develop plan for opioid overdose response.

Last Action

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

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/26/2026
Education and Health2/16/2026
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources1/27/2026
Appropriations1/27/2026
Health and Human Services: Social Services1/21/2026
Health and Human Services1/13/2026

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