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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Autism Advisory Council; name change; membership; staffing; powers and duties. Provides for the Autism Advisory Council to be reconstituted as a permanent, independently staffed agency in the legislative branch of state government. Currently, the Autism Advisory Council is set to expire on July 1, 2027. The bill repeals the expiration date and renames the agency as the Autism Commission. The bill also modifies the membership of the Commission to more closely align with the membership makeup of other independently staffed legislative agencies and directs the Commission to appoint and employ an executive director and other staff to assist in carrying out the duties of the Commission.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Autism Advisory Board as a permanent advisory body within the executive branch of state government, tasked with advising the Governor, cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies to improve coordination of services and resources for Virginians with autism spectrum disorders and to increase public awareness. The Board will consist of 12 members: six legislative members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, and six non-legislative citizen members appointed by the Governor who represent or have experience with autism spectrum disorders, advocacy, families, clinicians, or educational institutions. The bill also outlines the Board's powers and duties, including conducting studies, making recommendations, and reporting annually to the Governor and General Assembly. It repeals an existing law related to the Autism Advisory Council and sets a new expiration date for the Autism Advisory Board in 2029, with provisions for initial staggered appointments of citizen members.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Failed to Pass from conference (on 03/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB231 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB231) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1187581.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB231/text/HB231S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB231) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100011.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB231/text/HB231H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB231/text/HB231HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB231/text/HB231HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB231) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1084876.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB231/text/HB231 |
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