Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 292: Local health directors; evaluation criteria, reports.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 292 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local health directors; evaluation criteria, reports. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-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.
Local health directors; evaluation criteria; reports. Requires the State Health Commissioner to establish evaluation criteria for each local health director heading a local health department no later than October 1, 2026. The bill further requires the Commissioner to evaluate each local health director on an annual basis using such criteria and issue a written report that includes findings of such evaluation to each director and, in certain cases, to the General Assembly.
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
- Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB292)
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104058D