Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 239: State Health Services Plan Task Force; designated areas of state in need of additional project.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 239 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Health Services Plan Task Force; designated areas of state in need of additional project. Primary sponsor: Chris Head (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 780 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Certificate of public need; expedited review of certain projects; duties of the State Health Services Plan Task Force. Directs the State Health Services Plan Task Force to develop recommendations for designating areas of the state with an identifiable need for additional projects, taking into account numerous barriers of access to health care. The bill also directs the Board of Health to promulgate updated regulations for expedited application and review processes for certain projects. This bill is identical to HB 1337.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 780 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB239)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB239ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
- Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
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