SB 1439: Acute psychiatric bed registry; patient privacy and data security, etc.

Official summary

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

Acute psychiatric bed registry; Bed Registry Advisory Council established; patient privacy and data security; Virginia Freedom of Information Act exemption. Requires the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to include provisions for the protection of patient privacy and data security pursuant to state and federal law and regulations in contracts with private entities for the administration of the acute psychiatric bed registry. The bill requires the Commissioner to create the Bed Registry Advisory Council to advise the Commissioner and any such private entity on the administration of such registry and to review and approve requests for access to data from the registry. The bill also creates a Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemption for information submitted to such registry. This bill is identical to HB 1937.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“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. March 19, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0156)
2. March 19, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 156 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 19, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1439)
7. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1439ER)
9. February 18, 2025Enrolled
10. February 14, 2025Passed House (96-Y 0-N)
11. February 14, 2025Read third time
12. February 13, 2025Read second time

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