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VA SB580
VA SB580Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
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 individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, other facility, or program operated, funded, or licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to send and receive mail in electronic or paper format. Under current law, such individuals are allowed to send and receive sealed letter mail.
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), which is a state agency overseeing mental health and developmental services. Specifically, it allows these individuals to send and receive mail in either electronic or paper format, whereas current law only permits them to send and receive sealed letter mail. This change aims to modernize communication methods and ensure individuals can connect with the outside world through various means, reflecting a broader commitment to their legal rights and human dignity within these service settings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read second time (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB580 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB580) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1162931.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB580/text/SB580E |
| Education and Health Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB580/text/SB580AS1 |
| Education and Health Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB580/text/SB580ASC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB580) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096532.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB580/text/SB580 |
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