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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
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
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 requires the Commonwealth Council on Aging, a state advisory body, to provide guidance to the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on how to combat social isolation and loneliness among seniors, and to encourage older adults to participate in volunteer activities. The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is the state agency responsible for programs and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The Commonwealth Council on Aging's role is to advise the Governor and General Assembly on issues affecting older Virginians, and this amendment adds a specific duty for them to develop strategies to address the growing problem of seniors feeling disconnected and lonely, and to promote their engagement in community service through volunteering.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0491) (on 04/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260/text/CHAP0491 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB260) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1214997.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260/text/SB260ER |
| 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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