Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 136: Sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes, 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 136 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes, report. Primary sponsor: David Reid (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Medical Assistance Services; sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes; report. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to determine the feasibility of participating in an optional Medicaid benefit for sickle cell disease and establishing Medicaid Health Homes to coordinate care and provide treatment for individuals with sickle cell disease. The bill requires the Department to report its findings in its annual review of sickle cell disease treatment and submit such review to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the Joint Commission on Health Care by November 15, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reid | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
- Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB136)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103032D