Why 3/5: It refines the process for distributing funds for substance use disorder treatment in jails, impacting long-term program sustainability.
This bill establishes new grant procedures for funding substance use disorder treatment and transition services in local and regional jails. It requires these grants to be for up to three years and mandates that applicants demonstrate a plan for financial viability.
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Placed on Calendar
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Cleared committee
Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB599ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Va. Opioid Use Red. & Jail-Based Substance Use Disorder Trtmt. and Transition Fund; grant procedure.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB599)
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
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by Senate