Healthcare

passed · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 25, 2026

HB 57: Vehicles designed and used for transportation of passengers; fees, funds returned to a locality.

Fees for vehicles designed and used for transportation of passengers; funds returned to a locality; permitted uses. Expands the permitted use of funds returned to a locality from certain vehicle fees to include the purchase or maintenance of necessary equipment, supplies, facilities, and vehicles permitted by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and other operating expenses deemed necessary by the locality to ensure the provision of emergency medical services in such locality by nonprofit emergency medical services agencies. Under current law, such funds may be used for the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies for use in the locality for emergency medical services provided by nonprofit emergency medical services agencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds for EMS equipment/facilities, directly supporting emergency medical services funding under healthcare topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 622: Advanced practice registered nurses; authorization to practice without a practice agreement, etc.

Advanced practice registered nurses; authorization to practice without a practice agreement; service in military or employment with Department of Veterans Affairs. Permits advanced practice registered nurses who practiced autonomously for at least three years as part of either military service or employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs to practice without a practice agreement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows APRNs to practice autonomously without restrictive agreements, expanding access to healthcare services by removing barriers for experienced providers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly permits APRNs with military/VA service to practice autonomously, recognizing veteran employment experience and removing licensing barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 576: Dietitian Licensure Compact; authorizes Virginia to be a signatory to Compact.

Dietitian Licensure Compact. Authorizes Virginia to be a signatory to the Dietitian Licensure Compact in order to increase public access to dietetics services and provide opportunities for interstate practice by licensed dietitians who meet uniform requirements. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of seven member states.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases public access to dietetics services via interstate licensure compact, directly improving healthcare access for patients seeking dietitian care.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 451: Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.

Board of Social Work; Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure. Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables more licensed social workers (mental health professionals) by meeting education requirements, supporting access to mental health services.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 337: Community health workers; DMAS to evaluate, etc., to integrate into Medicaid managed care, report.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; community health workers in Medicaid managed care; report. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to evaluate and develop recommendations for a statewide strategy to integrate community health workers into Medicaid managed care and related health and human services programs. The bill instructs DMAS to consult with the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, the Virginia Community Health Worker Association, Medicaid managed care organizations, local departments of social services, community-based providers, and other relevant stakeholders. The bill requires DMAS to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Joint Commission on Health Care and the Chairs of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations by December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects DMAS to integrate community health workers into Medicaid managed care, enhancing patient access and coordination within public health programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 321: Agricultural Workforce Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program; established, report.

Agricultural Workforce Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program established; report. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department) to establish and administer the Agricultural Workforce Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program (the Program) to support the mental health and well-being of the agricultural workforce, as defined in the bill, in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Program to (i) increase public awareness of mental health and suicide prevention, (ii) provide access to culturally and contextually appropriate mental health services, and (iii) address mental health challenges arising from certain stressors affecting agricultural communities in the Commonwealth. The bill directs the Department to submit a report on the Program's progress, including data collected and any recommendations, to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources by September 1, 2027, and biennially thereafter.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health program for agricultural workforce, directly supporting mental health services as specified in bill's intent to increase awareness and provide support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes mandatory mental health program for agricultural workers, directly supporting workplace well-being and mental health standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 103: Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; program extension.

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; program extension. Directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to take all steps necessary to implement the federal extension option for the federal Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities to allow children four years of age or younger to receive services through such Program. Under current law, the Program is available for children between birth and three years of age.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends early intervention healthcare services for infants/toddlers with disabilities, maintaining access to critical developmental support under federal program requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 1416: Influenza prophylaxis; pharmacists initiation of treatment.

Pharmacists; initiation of treatment; influenza prophylaxis. Permits pharmacists to initiate treatment with, dispense, or administer drugs and devices for prophylactic purposes to prevent or mitigate the symptoms of influenza virus infection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits pharmacists to provide flu prophylaxis, expanding patient access to preventive healthcare services without physician referral.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 130: Workers' compensation; presumption of certain cancers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Workers' compensation; presumption for certain cancers; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Expands the workers' compensation presumption of compensability for certain cancers causing the death or disability of certain employees who have completed five years of service in their position to include sheriffs or deputy sheriffs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workers' compensation presumption for work-related cancer, ensuring coverage for sheriffs/deputies without proving causation, strengthening healthcare access for affected workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation presumption for sheriffs/deputies with certain cancers, strengthening benefits for covered workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 530: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; criminal background check.

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; criminal background check. Establishes the procedure by which the Board of Dentistry shall fulfill the criminal background check requirement of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The bill requires applicants for compact-eligible licensure to provide fingerprints and personal identifying information for a criminal background check, directs the Central Criminal Records Exchange to disseminate criminal history information obtained to the Board, and establishes the process by which an applicant may obtain their criminal history record in the event that such applicant disputes the criminal history information on which a denial of licensure is based.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires criminal background checks for dental licensure, enhancing patient safety and professional standards in healthcare practice.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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