Why 3/5: The bill mandates a long-term strategic plan and report, with the first report due in over two years.
The Department of Health will develop a strategic plan to reduce drug overdose and drug overdose deaths across the Commonwealth. This operational change aims to improve the state's response to the opioid crisis and enhance support for individuals with substance use disorders.
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-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 (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB794ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB794)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 667 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0667)