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VA HB1370
VA HB1370Service providers; regulations for providers to individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; regulations; service providers; emergency medical drills; training. Directs the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to adopt regulations requiring certain providers to (i) conduct regular emergency medical drills that prepare employees for situations where individuals receiving services require emergency medical treatment and (ii) train staff to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, which oversees services for individuals with developmental disabilities, to create rules mandating that providers of these services conduct regular emergency medical drills and train their staff in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The purpose of these drills and training is to ensure that employees are prepared to recognize and effectively respond to situations where individuals receiving services need emergency medical attention. This initiative aims to improve the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities by enhancing the preparedness of their service providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1370 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1370) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139958.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1370/text/HB1370E |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1370/text/HB1370AH1 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1370/text/HB1370AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1370) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096533.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1370/text/HB1370 |
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