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Introduced
01/18/2026
01/18/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program established; workforce development; certified nurse aides; licensed practical nurses; report. Directs the Department of Health to establish the Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program to permit health care entities to enter into compacts, as defined by the bill, to incentivize health care workforce development. The bill permits such compacts to engage in workforce development activities, pool resources, enter into agreements with other entities to expand training and placement capacity, establish shared goals, and share workforce data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The bill directs the Department to provide technical assistance and permits the Department to administer the Program in coordination with the Department of Health Professions, the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, and other relevant entities. The bill requires compacts to report to the Department on their activities and requires the Department to submit a consolidated report to the Governor and General Assembly each year by December 1.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program, a statewide initiative aimed at addressing healthcare workforce shortages, particularly for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The program allows healthcare providers, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home care organizations, to voluntarily form regional alliances called "compacts." These compacts can collaborate on workforce development activities, which include recruitment, training, clinical placements, and tuition assistance, by pooling resources, partnering with educational institutions, and sharing workforce data in compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA. The Department of Health will oversee the program, designate between three and five pilot regions based on factors like high vacancy rates and documented shortages, and provide technical assistance. Compacts will report their activities and outcomes annually to the Department, which will then submit a consolidated report to the Governor and General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote) (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1332 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1332) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1132564.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1332/text/HB1332 |
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