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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Comprehensive plan; social determinants of health. Encourages localities to utilize relevant and available data and research related to social determinants of health to consider how the locality's adopted comprehensive plan will impact the locality's overall public health and access to health care services.
AI Summary
This bill encourages local governments to incorporate data and research on social determinants of health into their comprehensive plans, which are long-range blueprints for a locality's physical development. Social determinants of health refer to the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. By considering these factors, localities are encouraged to assess how their comprehensive plans will influence the overall public health of their residents and their access to healthcare services.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB257 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB257/text/HB257ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB257/text/HB257 |
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