Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2420: Intercollegiate athletics program coaches; Mental Health First Aid or similar training required.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2420 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Intercollegiate athletics program coaches; Mental Health First Aid or similar training required. Primary sponsor: Mike Webert (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0272).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public institutions of higher education; intercollegiate athletics program coaches; Mental Health First Aid or similar training required. Requires each coach of an intercollegiate athletics program at a public institution of higher education to participate in Mental Health First Aid training or a similar program within one year of the commencement of his duties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Webert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Dan Helmer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mike Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Ian T. Lovejoy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Obenshain | 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 (CHAP0272)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 272 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2420)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2420ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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