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VA SB317
VA SB317Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams. Provides that interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements may allow for the development of co-response teams staffed by one or more law-enforcement agencies that respond to behavioral health-related calls in multiple jurisdictions. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.
AI Summary
This bill allows for interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements, which are formal arrangements between different law enforcement agencies or localities, to include the development of behavioral health co-response teams. These teams would be made up of personnel from one or more law enforcement agencies and would be designed to respond to calls related to behavioral health crises, such as mental health emergencies, across multiple jurisdictions. This initiative is a recommendation from the Behavioral Health Commission, aiming to improve how law enforcement and behavioral health services work together.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by President (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB317 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB317/text/SB317ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB317) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169236.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB317) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098120.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB317/text/SB317 |
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