Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 525
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; amends Plan, literacy pilot program.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mark C. Downey
Cosponsors (2)
- Jessica L. Anderson
- Rodney T. Willett (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Department of Medical Assistance Services; Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; literacy pilot program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to seek the necessary permissions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize and fund a pilot program promoting early literacy and parental bonding as part of routine pediatric primary care visits in select underserved localities through a partnership with Reach Out and Read.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 27, 2026 House | Reported from Health and Human Services | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 22, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Appropriations - Jan 30, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB525) - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Assigned sub: Social Services - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103661D