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HEALTH CARE / MATERNAL / CHILDCARE
| Bill | What the bill does | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1612 | For parents who need child care outside of typical 9-to-5 hours to access subsidized care. The bill is trying to address the cost of childcare by allowing higher reimbursement rates to encourage providers to offer these services. | Did not advance |
| HB1596 | Expands telemedicine coverage in Medicaid to cover phone calls | Did not advance |
| HB1614 | Expands Medicaid to cover Postpartum Doula services | Under review by Governor |
| HB1762 | Expanding medicaid to those who receive SSDI regardless of income or assets | Did not advance |
| HB1771 | Providing an exclusive opportunity for eligible organizations to acquire the property for this purpose. | Did not advance |
| HB1827 | Ensuring long-term affordability through a legal covenant. | Under review by Governor |
| HB1921 | Employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties. | Under review by Governor |
| HB1927 | Expands Medicaid to include remote monitoring for pregnant and postpartum patients | Did not advance |
| HB1929 | Creating a mobile application for prenatal, pregnant and postpartum individuals that will provide education, resources, and support to prenatal,pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families, including information specific to the Commonwealth such as links to Department and other state agency programs and resources available to prenatal, pregnant,and postpartum individuals; | Under review by Governor |
| HB2083 | Special Enrollment period for pregnant individuals on the State Health Exchange | Under review by Governor |
| HB2102 | This initiative aims to improve access to care for pregnant individuals by streamlining the enrollment process and ensuring they receive timely prenatal care, which is crucial for both maternal and child health. | Did not advance |
| HB2109 | A group that previously studied maternal health data collection is being brought back. They will look at how this data is gathered to suggest ways to improve care and outcomes for pregnant and birthing people in the state. They’ll report their progress each year and will finish their work by the end of 2026. | Under Review by Governor |
| HB2325 | This bill aims to improve the care and treatment of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals by ensuring that standards reflect current best practices. It establishes a work group to conduct the necessary review and recommendations, and sets deadlines for reporting and regulatory action. | Did not advance |
| HB2471 | Increases the utilization of Medicaid reimbursement for eligible services provided in schools. By providing a free, statewide platform and identifying barriers to billing, the legislation aims to ensure that schools are receiving the appropriate funding for these services, which can include things like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling. | Did not advance |
| HB2539 | Expands medicaid to cover dental care for pregnant women | Under review by Governor |
| SB 758 | This proposal aims to expand Medicaid coverage for remote patient monitoring services (like using apps or devices to track health) to all pregnant and postpartum women in Virginia. | Did not advance |
| SB1393 | Creating a mobile application for prenatal, pregnant and postpartum individuals that will provide education, resources, and support to prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families, including information specific to the Commonwealth such as links to Department and other state agency programs and resources available to prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals; | Under review by Governor |
| SB1457 | Aims to improve maternal health outcomes by providing both educational resources (via the app) and direct medical support (via the remote monitoring pilot program). The focus on Medicaid recipients suggests an effort to address disparities in maternal care. The use of technology is central to both initiatives. | Incorporated into SB1393 |
| SB1414 | Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program | Did not advance |
| SB774 | Workgroup to review the minimum plan standards for ACA plans offered in the Commonwealth | Under review by Governor |
| SB831 | This initiative aims to improve access to care for pregnant individuals by streamlining the enrollment process and ensuring they receive timely prenatal care, which is crucial for both maternal and child health. | Did not advance |
| HB2534 | Expanding medicaid coverage for those with a mental health condition to receive treatment in a mental health facility | Under review by Governor |
| SB1304 | Expanding medicaid coverage for those with a mental health condition to receive treatment in a mental health facility | Under review by Governor |
HOUSING
| HB1701 | In essence, the bill aims to bolster investment in housing opportunities by: Extending the availability of the tax credit. Significantly increasing the total funding available. Distributing the funding over multiple years with annual caps. Targeting a portion of the funding towards specific geographic areas. Reflecting the recommendations of the Virginia Housing Commission. | Did Not Advance |
| HB1758 | This legislation aims to prioritize the use of surplus government property for affordable housing development. | Did not Advance |
| HB1832 | Aims to increase housing options and affordability by making it easier for homeowners to create ADUs on their properties. By setting clear standards and limiting local restrictions, the bill promotes the development of these types of housing units. | Did not advance |
| HB2533 | Clarifies that the comprehensive plan prepared by a local planning commission and adopted by a local governing body may include the use of tiny homes and accessory dwelling units, defined in the bill, as part of any residential development and use designated within such plan. The bill contains technical amendments. | Under Review by Governor |
| SB932 | Aims to increase housing options and affordability by making it easier for homeowners to create ADUs on their properties. By setting clear standards and limiting local restrictions, the bill promotes the development of these types of housing units. | Did not advance |
| SB1139 | Makes homeownership more accessible to employees by incentivizing employers to provide down payment assistance. The program offers grants to employers, with limits on the annual and aggregate amounts, and provides additional support for employees in fiscally stressed localities. | Did not advance |
| HB1598 | Proposing a tax credit to help people buying their first home. The credit could be worth up to $10,000 and would be available from 2025 to 2029. It would cover certain expenses related to buying the home. However, if the buyer sells the home within three years, they’ll usually have to pay back the credit. | DId not advance |
| SB832 | Addresses housing affordability by providing direct rental assistance to eligible households through a pilot program, with built-in oversight and a limited timeframe for evaluation. | Did not advance |
| HB1879 | Rental assistance | Did not advance |
| SB975 | Addresses housing shortages by setting a statewide growth target and creating an appeals process to prevent localities from unduly blocking new housing development. It balances this with a “good faith” provision to respect local control when localities are demonstrably working towards increasing housing supply using approved strategies. The focus on affordable housing and rehabilitation further refines the type of housing growth the legislation seeks to encourage. | Did not advance |
IMMIGRATION
| HB1651 | Requires Immigration Status Inquiry for Social Services applications for public assistance | Did not advance |
| HB1885 | Requires Inquiry and reporting of Immigration status of a juvenile or adult who is being charged or convicted of a violent crime that is in the Juvenile Justice System | Did not advance |
| HB2169 | Creates and automatic presumption against bail for an undocumented person | Did not advance |
| HB2298 | Adds offenses related to DUI to the list of offenses that allows US Immigration and Customs enforcement ( ICE) to take physical custody of someone | Did not advance |
| HB2389 | Prohibiting Sanctuary Cities and requiring officials in charge of correctional facilities to transfer certain people to US Immigrations Customs Enforcement ( ICE) | Did not advance |
| HB2560 | Notifying a defendant of the consequences of criminal proceedings can have on immigration | Under review by Governor |
| SB1268 | Requires Inquiry and reporting of Immigration status of a juvenile or adult who is being charged or convicted of a violent crime that is in the Juvenile Justice System | Did not advance |
| SB1302 | Limited Duration Drivers license and Driver Privilege Cards | Did not advance |
| SB772 | Requires Immigration Status Inquiry for Social Services applications for public assistance | Did not advance |
RURAL INTERESTS
| HB1603 | While the overall split of the fund remains the same, this bill allows the Department of Rail and Public Transportation to potentially allocate more than $4 million of its 7% share to support shortline railroads, if needed. It removes a previous restriction on this specific use of funds. | Under Review by Governor |
| SB842 | Leverage federal funding to expand broadband access to mobile health clinics in Virginia, thereby improving healthcare access in underserved areas. | Under Review by Governor |
| HB2119 | This bill aims to speed up the process of approving new healthcare facilities in areas where access to care is limited (medical deserts). It sets deadlines for state approval and requires local governments to have a process for determining if a project qualifies for this faster track. | Under Review by Governor |
| SJ262 | Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the need for and feasibility of creating a Secretariat of Rural Affairs in the Commonwealth. | Did not advance |
LABOR / WORKFORCE
| HB1903 | Creating a new center focused specifically on ensuring enough qualified nurses in the state. They are also renaming a funding source to reflect a broader approach to healthcare workforce development. The state will pay more money to support residency training slots. Finally, the state will create working groups to plan for the future of the healthcare workforce and improve how they track related programs. | Did not advance |
| HB2360 | Adds biliteracy to high-demand industry workforce credential with the Board of Education for High School Students | Under review by Governor |
| HB2009 | This bill mandates a regular check-up of CTE programs in Virginia’s public schools. The goal is to make sure these programs are relevant to the current job market and prepare students for various post-graduation paths, including jobs, college, and the military. The results of these reviews must be reported to key stakeholders. | Did not advance |
| HB2465 | This bill creates a new board and office to manage all the state’s data related to education and jobs. This new structure will combine several existing data systems and replace the current, more fragmented management system. The former Office of Education and Labor Market Alignment is renamed and put under the control of the new board. | Did not advance |
| HB1551 | Removes sunset clause on standard deduction | Did not advance |
| HB1928 | Increase to minimum wage | Under Review by Governor |
| HB2531 | Virginia is setting up a paid leave program that will start paying benefits in 2028. Both employers and employees will pay into the program starting in 2027. If an eligible worker needs to take time off for family or medical reasons, they will receive 80% of their usual pay, up to a certain limit, for up to 12 weeks per year. Self-employed people can choose to join the program as well. | Under Review by Governor |
| SB1052 | This is expanding who the size of the employer that Human Rights Act can apply to | Under Review by Governor |
| SB1122 | Establishes a mandatory paid family and medical leave insurance program in Virginia, funded by premiums from employers and employees, with benefits calculated based on wages and subject to a cap and a maximum duration. It also allows for participation by self-employed individuals. | Did not advance |