Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1452: Medicaid; expedited review process for service authorization requests, report.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1452 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid; expedited review process for service authorization requests, report. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0314).
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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; expedited review process for Medicaid service authorization requests; report. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to (i) implement expedited review of Medicaid service authorization requests consistent with applicable federal law and (ii) annually transmit the prior authorization report required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to the Chairs of the House Committees on Appropriations and Health and Human Services and the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Education and Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0314)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 314 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1452)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1452ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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