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VA HB248
VA HB248Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission, amends existing law to allow interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements to include the development of co-response teams. These teams would be staffed by officers from one or more law-enforcement agencies and would respond to calls related to behavioral health crises across multiple jurisdictions, aiming to improve coordinated responses to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB248 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB248) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136085.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB248/text/HB248 |
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