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VA SB308

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stella Pekarsky

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Origin

Senate

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

  • Requires status reports on the strategic plan and implementation to the Governor and relevant legislative committees by November 1, 2026, and annually thereafter

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

Appropriations: Health & Human Resources2/23/2026
Appropriations2/19/2026
Health and Human Services2/17/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/29/2026
Education: Health1/27/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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