HB48
Suicide prevention; VDH to convene work group to develop plan to reduce among at-risk populations.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
David Reid (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Health; suicide prevention; at-risk populations; work group; report.
Directs the Department of Health to convene a work group to develop a statewide strategic plan to reduce suicides among at-risk populations in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the work group to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Joint Commission on Health Care, the Chair of the ... (More) House Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/29/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102581D
- 12/29/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
