Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1332: Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program; established, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1332 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program; established, report. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program established; workforce development; certified nurse aides; licensed practical nurses; report. Directs the Department of Health to establish the Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program to permit health care entities to enter into compacts, as defined by the bill, to incentivize health care workforce development. The bill permits such compacts to engage in workforce development activities, pool resources, enter into agreements with other entities to expand training and placement capacity, establish shared goals, and share workforce data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The bill directs the Department to provide technical assistance and permits the Department to administer the Program in coordination with the Department of Health Professions, the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, and other relevant entities. The bill requires compacts to report to the Department on their activities and requires the Department to submit a consolidated report to the Governor and General Assembly each year by December 1.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1332)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
- Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Health Professions
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Presented and ordered printed 26103366D