Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 325: Fire Programs, Department of; development of mental health awareness training.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 325 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire Programs, Department of; development of mental health awareness training. Primary sponsor: Rip Sullivan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0109).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Fire Programs; mental health awareness training. Provides that the Department of Fire Programs shall develop a standardized, two-hour virtual asynchronous training program on mental health awareness tailored to firefighters that includes training on each subject matter set forth in current law. The bill provides the option for each fire department to use such standardized training program as guidance in developing its own mental health awareness training for its personnel. This bill is identical to SB 140.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Sullivan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 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 (CHAP0109)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 109 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB325)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB325ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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