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HB 227 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Line of Duty Act; transitional coverage.

Summary
Line of Duty Act; transitional coverage. Requires the Department of Human Resource Management to acquire and provide temporary transitional health insurance coverage to disabled persons, eligible spouses, and eligible dependents during the period of transition into the LODA (Line of Duty Act) Health Benefits Plans. Current law authorizes but does not require the Department to acquire and provide such temporary transitional health insurance coverage to disabled persons, eligible spouses, and eligible dependents during such period.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates temporary health insurance coverage during transition into LODA plans, expanding access for disabled persons and dependents per bill summary.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates transitional health coverage for LODA beneficiaries, expanding access to health benefits during plan transition for disabled workers and families.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates temporary health coverage during transition into LODA benefits for disabled veterans, spouses, and dependents, ensuring continuity of care.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Appropriations
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Compensation and Retirement
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mitchell Cornett
RRepublican
VA
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