Why 3/5: Establishes a new council and collective bargaining framework for home care providers, but full implementation is delayed until 2028.
This bill establishes the Virginia Home Care Council within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to enable individual home care providers to engage in collective bargaining. This operational change aims to promote workforce stability for these providers, which could influence the cost and availability of home-based care services funded through Medicaid.
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Senate Conferees: Surovell, Boysko, Stuart
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Conference Report released
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Tran, Ward, Wilt
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (20-Y 18-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1263)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1263ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1263)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House