Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 37: Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards, sunset repeal.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 37 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards, sunset repeal. Primary sponsor: Irene Shin (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0055).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards; sunset repeal. Repeals the July 1, 2026, sunset on provisions directing the Department of Medical Assistance Services to disregard Social Security Disability Insurance income above the maximum monthly Supplemental Security Income when determining financial eligibility for developmental disability waivers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jay Leftwich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Garrett McGuire | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“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 (CHAP0055)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 55 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB37)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB37ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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