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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 317: Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 317 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams. Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0536).

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Official summary

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

Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams. Provides that interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements may allow for the development of co-response teams staffed by one or more law-enforcement agencies that respond to behavioral health-related calls in multiple jurisdictions. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission. This bill is identical to HB 248.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Russet PerryPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31

“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. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0536)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 536 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB317)
  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB317ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Read third time
  12. Read second time

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Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source