Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 866: Food insecurity/hunger; Department of Social Services, et al., to develop statewide survey, 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 866 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Food insecurity/hunger; Department of Social Services, et al., to develop statewide survey, report. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). 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 Social Services; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Department of Health; Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services; work group; food insecurity and hunger survey; report. Directs the Department of Social Services, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and any other relevant state agencies to convene a work group to develop a statewide survey on food insecurity and hunger. The bill requires the work group to report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Cousins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
“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)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104691D