Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 534: Emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 534 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center, etc. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center or to residence of the person subject to emergency custody order. Provides that transportation provided pursuant to an emergency custody order shall include, upon completion of emergency medical evaluation or treatment, transportation to an approved treatment center or to the residence of the person subject to the emergency custody order.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Joe McNamara | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Education sub: Health
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101986D