Why 2/5: Establishes a work group for future evaluation and recommendations, with a report due in late 2026, not an immediate operational change.
State agencies will convene a work group to evaluate Virginia's response to parental substance use during and after pregnancy. This group will assess available services and the effects on children, reporting findings and recommendations to legislative committees by December 1, 2026, which could inform future policy on substance use treatment and support.
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) (39-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)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB652)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB652ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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 650 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0650)