Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1391: Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1391 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established. Primary sponsor: Cliff Hayes (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 838 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network established. Directs the State Health Commissioner, in coordination with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems Authority, to establish and maintain the Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network to provide health care providers in the Commonwealth with real-time consultation and support from sickle cell specialists. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 813.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Dan Helmer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Phil Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Briana Sewell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 838 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1391)
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1391ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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