Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 610: Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act; established, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 610 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act; established, report. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). It lists 6 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.
Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act established. Establishes the Commonwealth Food Security and Coordination Act to coordinate state-level food security responses during federal nutrition benefit interruptions, natural disasters, and other emergencies affecting household food access. Under the bill, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Department of Emergency Management are directed to work together to coordinate the provisions of the Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Charlie Schmidt | 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
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
- Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 1-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB610)
- Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
- Referred from General Laws and referred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103380D