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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Marcus alert system; external database information removal. Clarifies that an individual's information may continue to appear on a voluntary Marcus alert system external database that cannot be modified by a locality after such individual reaches 18 years of age. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that information voluntarily provided by an individual to an external database associated with the Marcus alert system, a program designed to improve responses to mental health crises, may remain in that database even after the individual turns 18, provided that the locality managing the system cannot modify or remove the information. The Marcus alert system, or Mental Health Awareness Response and Community Understanding Services alert system, aims to ensure individuals experiencing behavioral health crises receive appropriate specialized responses, often involving collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals, and this bill, a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission, addresses how certain data is handled as individuals transition into adulthood.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 2-N) (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB602 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB602) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101967.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB602/text/SB602 |
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