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VA HB794
VA HB794Drug overdose and drug overdose deaths; VDH to develop plan for opioid overdose response.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Health; reduction of opioid overdose and opioid overdose deaths; report. Directs the Department of Health to develop a strategic plan for opioid overdose response to reduce rates of drug overdose and drug overdose deaths in the Commonwealth and to provide a report on the status of such strategic plan and its implementation to the Governor, the Chairs of the House Committees on Appropriations and Health and Human Services and the Senate Committees on Education and Health and Finance and Appropriations, and the Joint Commission on Health Care by November 1, 2026, and annually thereafter. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.
AI Summary
This bill designates the Department of Health as the lead agency responsible for coordinating efforts to reduce opioid overdose and opioid overdose deaths in the Commonwealth. The Department is directed to create a strategic plan for opioid overdose response, which includes assessing current prevention, intervention, and treatment programs and collaborating with various state secretaries, agencies, and stakeholders. The Department must then report annually to the Governor and relevant legislative committees, as well as the Joint Commission on Health Care, on the progress of this strategic plan and its implementation, starting by November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Health (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB794) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1148569.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794H2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794HC4 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794HC3 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB794) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097305.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB794/text/HB794 |
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