Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 327: Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program; extension of program, percentage goal to decrease premium.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 327 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program; extension of program, percentage goal to decrease premium. Primary sponsor: Rip Sullivan (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 793 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program; extension of program; percentage goal to decrease premium. Directs the State Corporation Commission to apply to the appropriate federal agencies under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for an extension of the existing State Innovation Waiver authorizing the Commonwealth to implement a reinsurance program. The existing State Innovation Waiver is set to expire on January 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill removes the 20 percent upper limit of the premium reduction goal under the Commonwealth Health Reinsurance Program. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Health Insurance Reform Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Sullivan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 793 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB327)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB327ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB327)
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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