Why 3/5: It creates a task force to evaluate an existing mental health crisis response system, which is important for long-term improvement.
This bill establishes a task force to evaluate the effectiveness of Virginia's Marcus Alert system for mental health crisis response. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services will convene this task force to recommend improvements to the system.
Cleared committee
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB225ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB225)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 370 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0370)