Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 280: Comprehensive children's health care coverage program; DMAS Services to establish.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 280 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Comprehensive children's health care coverage program; DMAS Services to establish. Primary sponsor: Nadarius Clark (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who are (i) under 19 years of age and (ii) not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, or otherwise eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translation, free of charge and to ensure that information obtained by the program remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program or any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or the requesting agency presents a valid judicial order, subpoena, or warrant. The bill requires the Department to seek all federal waivers and other approvals necessary to maximize federal financial participation in the cost of carrying out the program established by the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadarius Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Lamont Bagby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave Marsden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rip Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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 Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103910D