Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1325: COVID-19 pandemic; DEM to convene work group to study the Commonwealth's response, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1325 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: COVID-19 pandemic; DEM to convene work group to study the Commonwealth's response, report. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 24, 2025): Incorporated by Rules (SB1326-Perry) (10-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 Emergency Management; work groups related to the Commonwealth's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; report. Directs the Department of Emergency Management to convene work groups to (i) study the reliance of the Commonwealth and its localities on federal grants for core emergency management functions, (ii) study and develop a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to take effect during a disaster for which a state of emergency has been declared, and (iii) study and develop solutions to address breaks in technology continuity among communities across the Commonwealth during emergencies. The bill directs each work group to complete its work and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2025. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness in the Commonwealth. This bill was incorporated into SB 1326.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danica Roem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Rules (SB1326-Perry) (10-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1325)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-12-2025 25102604D