Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 227: Line of Duty Act; transitional coverage.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 227 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Line of Duty Act; transitional coverage. Primary sponsor: Mitchell Cornett (Republican). 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.
Line of Duty Act; transitional coverage. Requires the Department of Human Resource Management to acquire and provide temporary transitional health insurance coverage to disabled persons, eligible spouses, and eligible dependents during the period of transition into the LODA (Line of Duty Act) Health Benefits Plans. Current law authorizes but does not require the Department to acquire and provide such temporary transitional health insurance coverage to disabled persons, eligible spouses, and eligible dependents during such period.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Cornett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“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 (5-Y 2-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB227)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Compensation and Retirement
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103499D