Why 3/5: Establishes a new mental health awareness training program for firefighters, representing a positive operational change.
The Department of Fire Programs will develop a new, standardized virtual mental health awareness training program for firefighters. This training aims to improve mental health support and understanding among fire department personnel across Virginia.
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB325ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB325)
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 109 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0109)