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VA SB140
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy McPike
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AI Summary
- Requires the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to develop a standardized mental health awareness training program for firefighters
- Training must cover signs and symptoms of cumulative stress, depression, anxiety, trauma exposure, compulsive behaviors, and addiction
- Curriculum must include responding to aggressive behaviors such as domestic violence and harassment, accessing mental health resources, and stress management techniques
- Fire departments may use the standardized program as guidance for developing their own department-specific mental health awareness training
- Replaces previous requirement that firefighters receive continuing education credits for mental health training with the new standardized program development mandate
Legislative Description
Fire Programs, Department of; development of mental health awareness training.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety2/5/2026
Appropriations2/4/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/21/2026
General Laws and Technology1/6/2026
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