Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 48
Suicide prevention; VDH to convene work group to develop plan to reduce among at-risk populations.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David A. Reid (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Alfonso H. Lopez (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Department of Health; suicide prevention; at-risk populations; work group; report. Directs the Department of Health to convene a work group to develop a statewide strategic plan to reduce suicides among at-risk populations in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the work group to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Joint Commission on Health Care, the Chair of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Rules - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee - Dec 29, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Rules - Dec 29, 2025 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102581D