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signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 10, 2026

HB 248: Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.

Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams. Provides that interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements may allow for the development of co-response teams staffed by one or more law-enforcement agencies that respond to behavioral health-related calls in multiple jurisdictions. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission. This bill is identical to SB 317.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates behavioral health co-response teams for non-violent crises, diverting calls from traditional law enforcement to specialized care, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates co-response teams for behavioral health calls, improving mental health crisis response through law enforcement partnerships as recommended by Behavioral Health Commission.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health Tags Public Safety