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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 602: Marcus alert system; external database information removal.

Passed one chamber 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 602 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Marcus alert system; external database information removal. Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Passed by for the day.

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Official summary

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

Marcus alert system; external database information removal. Clarifies that an individual's information may continue to appear on a voluntary Marcus alert system external database that cannot be modified by a locality after such individual reaches 18 years of age. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tara DurantPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate27

“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. Passed by for the day
  2. Passed by for the day
  3. Passed by for the day
  4. Passed by for the day
  5. Passed by for the day
  6. Passed by for the day
  7. Passed by for the day
  8. Read second time
  9. Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 2-N)
  10. Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  11. Read first time
  12. Placed on Calendar

Showing 12 most recent of 25 actions. Full history

Sources

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