Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 525: Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; amends Plan, literacy pilot program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 525 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; amends Plan, literacy pilot program. Primary sponsor: Mark C. Downey. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Medical Assistance Services; Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; literacy pilot program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to seek the necessary permissions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize and fund a pilot program promoting early literacy and parental bonding as part of routine pediatric primary care visits in select underserved localities through a partnership with Reach Out and Read.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark C. Downey | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB525)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
- Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103661D