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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 248: Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 248 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams. Primary sponsor: Vivian Watts (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0535).

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Official summary

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

Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams. Provides that interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements may allow for the development of co-response teams staffed by one or more law-enforcement agencies that respond to behavioral health-related calls in multiple jurisdictions. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission. This bill is identical to SB 317.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Vivian WattsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse14
Amy LauferCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse55

“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. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0535)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 535 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  5. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB248)
  6. Signed by President
  7. Signed by Speaker
  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB248ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Read third time
  12. Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

Showing 12 most recent of 26 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source