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VA SB260
VA SB260Aging, Commonwealth Council on; advising strategies for reducing social isolation among seniors.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. Requires the Commonwealth Council on Aging to advise the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies for reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors and promoting volunteer engagement.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law to add a new duty for the Commonwealth Council on Aging, which is a state body that examines the needs of older Virginians and advises the government on aging issues. The new duty is to advise the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies to reduce social isolation and loneliness among seniors and to encourage volunteer engagement. This addition aims to address the growing concern of seniors feeling disconnected and to leverage the potential of volunteers to support them.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Rules (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB260) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169268.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260/text/SB260S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB260) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131496.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260/text/SB260 |
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