Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 280: Autism Advisory Council; repeals council, advisory Board established, report, sunset.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 280 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Autism Advisory Council; repeals council, advisory Board established, report, sunset. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2026): Failed to Pass from conference.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Autism Advisory Council repealed; Autism Advisory Board established. Establishes the Autism Advisory Board (the Board) as an advisory board in the executive branch of state government with the purpose of advising the Governor, cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies to promote coordination of services and resources among agencies involved in the delivery of services to Virginians with autism spectrum disorders and to increase public awareness of such services and resources. The bill describes the membership, powers, and duties of the Board. The bill also repeals the Autism Advisory Council, currently set to expire on July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to Pass from conference
- No further action taken
- Senate acceded to request
- House Conferees: Cohen, Tran, McLaughlin
- Conferees appointed by House
- Senate Conferees: Aird, Locke, McDougle
- Conferees appointed by Senate
- Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- House requested conference committee
- House insisted on substitute
- House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
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