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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force creation. Requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to convene and adjust and update the membership of a Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force to assist in determining the effectiveness of the Marcus Alert system. As introduced, this bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force, which will be convened by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to help determine how effective the Marcus Alert system is. The Marcus Alert system, which stands for Mental Health Awareness Response and Community Understanding Services Alert System, is designed to ensure that people experiencing a behavioral health crisis, whether due to mental illness, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities, receive a timely and appropriate response, ideally by diverting them to mental health services rather than law enforcement when possible. The task force's creation is a recommendation from the Behavioral Health Commission, and the DBHDS will provide staffing support for it, with the authority to adjust its membership. The DBHDS, in collaboration with this task force, will also continue to report annually on the overall crisis system and the Marcus Alert system's effectiveness to state officials and the Behavioral Health Commission.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB225 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB225) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134171.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB225/text/HB225E |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB225/text/HB225AH1 |
| Behavioral Health Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB225/text/HB225AHC2 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB225/text/HB225AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB225) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090211.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB225/text/HB225 |
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