HB 1529: Tax Commissioner; information sharing, eligibility for medical assistance.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Tax Commissioner; information sharing; eligibility for medical assistance. Authorizes the Tax Commissioner to provide to the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange information voluntarily provided by taxpayers for the purposes of identifying persons who meet the income eligibility requirements for medical assistance and would like to newly enroll in medical assistance. The bill authorizes the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange to divulge to the Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Department of Social Services, upon entering into a written agreement, such information to facilitate such enrollments and applications, as applicable. The bill contains technical amendments and is effective for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0478)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 478 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1529)
7. March 30, 2026Signed by President
8. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1529ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 11, 2026Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 11, 2026Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

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