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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Fire Programs; mental health awareness training. Provides that the Department of Fire Programs shall develop a standardized, two-hour virtual asynchronous training program on mental health awareness tailored to firefighters that includes training on each subject matter set forth in current law. The bill provides the option for each fire department to use such standardized training program as guidance in developing its own mental health awareness training for its personnel.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Fire Programs (DFP) develop a standardized, two-hour virtual training program focused on mental health awareness specifically for firefighters, which will cover topics like recognizing signs of stress and trauma, combating stigma, responding to aggressive behaviors, accessing mental health resources, and stress management techniques. While fire departments are still required to develop their own mental health awareness training for their personnel, they can now use this standardized DFP program as a guide, offering flexibility in how they implement this crucial training.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee substitute printed 26108270D-H1 (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB140 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB140/text/SB140H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB140) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100248.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB140/text/SB140S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB140) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088489.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB140/text/SB140 |
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