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VA SB308
VA SB308Drug 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
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
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 to reduce rates of opioid overdose and opioid overdose death in the Commonwealth by (i) conducting an evaluation and needs assessment of existing opioid overdose prevention, intervention, and treatment efforts in the Commonwealth, and (ii) collaborating with the Secretaries of Health and Human Resources, Education, and Public Safety and Homeland Security and such other stakeholders and state agencies as may be appropriate. The bill requires the Department to report annually by November 1 to the Governor and General Assembly regarding the status of the strategic plan and implementation thereof. The bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to create a comprehensive plan to combat drug overdoses and overdose deaths, specifically focusing on opioids. To develop this plan, the VDH will first assess current efforts in the Commonwealth for preventing, intervening in, and treating opioid overdoses. It will then work with key state officials, including the Secretaries of Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, along with other relevant agencies and stakeholders. The VDH is required to report annually on the progress of this strategic plan and its implementation to the Governor and various legislative committees by November 1st, starting in 2026. This initiative is a recommendation from the Joint Commission on Health Care, an advisory body that reviews healthcare issues in Virginia.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB308 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB308) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171394.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB308/text/SB308H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB308) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1148568.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB308/text/SB308S2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB308/text/SB308S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB308/text/SB308SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB308) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097304.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB308/text/SB308 |
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