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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 813: Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established.

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 813 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established. Primary sponsor: Louise Lucas (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 839 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

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

Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network established. Directs the State Health Commissioner, in coordination with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems Authority, to establish and maintain the Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network to provide health care providers in the Commonwealth with real-time consultation and support from sickle cell specialists. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 1391.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Louise LucasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Luther CifersCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate10
Christie CraigCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate19
Danny DiggsCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate24
Tara DurantCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate27
Ryan McDougleCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate26
Tammy MulchiCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate9
Mark PeakeCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate8
Todd PillionCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate6
Glen SturtevantCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate12
David SuetterleinCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate4

“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. Approved by Governor-Chapter 839 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB813)
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB813ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 37 actions. Full history

Sources

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