Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 421: Pharmacist; remote verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 421 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Pharmacist; remote verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs. Primary sponsor: Barbara Favola (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Remote pharmacist verification and counseling in opioid treatment programs. Authorizes a pharmacist licensed in the Commonwealth to exercise verification, counseling, and supervision duties remotely when a pharmacy technician or other authorized personnel dispenses medication prescribed for the management of opioid use disorder at a federally certified opioid treatment program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Favola | Primary 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0345)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 345 (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 (SB421)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB421ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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