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VA HB1304
VA HB1304Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail.
summary
Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; individuals receiving services; right to send and receive mail. Allows state facilities operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to process sealed letter mail for electronic delivery.
AI Summary
This bill expands the rights of individuals receiving services in facilities or programs operated, funded, or licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) by allowing them to send and receive mail in both electronic and paper formats, whereas current law only permits sealed letter mail. This change aims to modernize communication for individuals in hospitals, training centers, and other facilities overseen by the DBHDS, ensuring they can maintain connections through various means.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1304) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1163163.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304/text/HB1304E |
| Behavioral Health Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304/text/HB1304AHC3 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304/text/HB1304AH1 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304/text/HB1304AHC2 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304/text/HB1304AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1304) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096531.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1304/text/HB1304 |
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