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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 817: State/Local Hospitalization Program; repealing provisions relating to Program.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 817 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State/Local Hospitalization Program; repealing provisions relating to Program. Primary sponsor: Mark C. Downey. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0225).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

State/Local Hospitalization Program; repeal. Eliminates the State/Local Hospitalization Program. Under current law, with such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly, the State/Local Hospitalization Program is established to assist indigent persons with certain inpatient and outpatient hospital expenses. This bill is identical to SB 736.

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark C. DowneyPrimary sponsorNot 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

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0225)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 225 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB817)
  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB817ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
  12. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

Showing 12 most recent of 31 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source