Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 659
State retiree health benefits program; reenrollment in program.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Hillary Pugh Kent (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
State retiree health benefits program; reenrollment in program. Allows a state retiree who elects to participate in the state retiree health plan but later discontinues participation one opportunity to return to participation in the plan, provided that such return to participation occurs within five years after the date of such employee's retirement. Under current law, a state retiree who elects to participate in the state retiree health plan but later discontinues participation is barred from participating in the plan.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Appropriations - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB659) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB659) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned HAPP sub: Compensation and Retirement - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Referred from Finance and referred to Appropriations (Voice Vote) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Finance - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104915D