Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 851: Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 851 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established. Primary sponsor: Paul Krizek (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N).
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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; consultation with federally recognized tribes. Establishes a Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group to work collaboratively on (i) plan amendments, waiver requests, and policies affecting tribal health programs at least 60 days prior to submitting them for public notice and comment and (ii) a tribal health program billing manual. The advisory group is required to meet in person on at least a quarterly basis. The bill also requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to (a) recognize the eligibility of any tribal health program to participate as a provider in the state plan, (b) consult with any tribal health program participating in the state plan at least 60 days prior to taking any adverse action, including suspension of payments or investigation regarding the participation of any tribal health program in the state plan, and (c) engage in ongoing consultation with federally recognized tribes and tribal health programs to address the needs of the state and tribal governments. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Keith Hodges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Shelly Simonds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB851)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100377D