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VA SB260

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new duty to the Commonwealth Council on Aging requiring it to advise the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies for reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors
  • Expands the Council's advisory role to include promoting volunteer engagement with older Virginians
  • Amends § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia by adding this eighth duty to the Council's existing seven responsibilities
  • The Council already advises on aging policy, budget requests, nutritional health, and the four-year plan for aging services

Legislative Description

Aging, Commonwealth Council on; advising strategies for reducing social isolation among seniors.

Last Action

Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/6/2026
Rehabilitation and Social Services1/12/2026

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