Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 48: Suicide prevention; VDH to convene work group to develop plan to reduce among at-risk populations.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 48 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Suicide prevention; VDH to convene work group to develop plan to reduce among at-risk populations. Primary sponsor: David Reid (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Health; suicide prevention; at-risk populations; work group; report. Directs the Department of Health to convene a work group to develop a statewide strategic plan to reduce suicides among at-risk populations in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the work group to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Joint Commission on Health Care, the Chair of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reid | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Alfonso Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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 Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102581D