Why 3/5: This bill clarifies and expands reimbursement for telemedicine consultations, impacting provider operations and potentially improving patient access to specialized care.
Medicaid will now explicitly cover and pay for consultations between healthcare providers when conducted through telemedicine services. This change aims to improve access to specialized medical advice for patients covered by Virginia's Medicaid program.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Update
Rules suspended
Update
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Update
Passed by for the day Block Vote (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 (HB1284ER)
This bill has passed its votes and is headed to the Governor's desk. You still have a say — the Governor's office reads messages before deciding whether to sign.
New to all this? See how a bill becomes law →
Summarized from the official bill text (“State plan for medical assistance; provider-to-provider consultation.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1284)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 767 (effective 7/1/2026)