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SB 280 — Health insurance; mental health parity, required report.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 847 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 9 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Health insurance; mental health parity; required report. Codifies an existing requirement that the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance make an annual report regarding claims information for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The bill adds information regarding network adequacy to such report and requires the Bureau to submit the report to the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor by September 1 of each year. The bill directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to conduct a third-party review of the Bureau's report. The bill requires JLARC, in conducting its review, to examine the information compiled by the Bureau from 2017 through 2020 and any other information it deems relevant and to report (i) its findings regarding mental health and substance abuse disorder benefits parity with medical and surgical benefits and access to mental health and substance abuse disorder services and (ii) its recommendations, if any, to the House Committee on Labor and Commerce, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the Twenty-First Century by December 1, 2020.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 35 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to SB 280 updates definitions and clarifies requirements for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs in Virginia. It emphasizes the importance of 24-hour structured inpatient services and outlines qualifications for professionals involved in treatment. These changes aim to improve access to comprehensive care and ensure that individuals receive necessary support for mental health and substance use issues. Overall, this makes mental health services more structured and accessible for those in need.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 847 An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-3412.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal the third enactment of Chapter 649 of the Acts of Assembly of 2015, relating to health insurance;
[S 280] Approved April 7, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
and (iii) submit the report to the House Committee on CommerceLabor and LaborCommerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor.
In conducting such review, JLARC shall examine the information compiled by the Bureau from 2017 through 2020 and any other information it deems relevant and shall report (i) its findings regarding mental health and substance abuse disorder benefits parity with medical and surgical benefits and access to mental health and substance abuse disorder services and (ii) its recommendations, if any, to the House Committee on CommerceLabor and Labor,Commerce, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the Twenty-First Century by December 1, 2020.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 847 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from SCC (SB280ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from SCC (SB280)
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103378D
Sponsors
- George L. Barker · Primary
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Not Voting |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 280 do?
- Health insurance; mental health parity; required report. Codifies an existing requirement that the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance make an annual report regarding claims information for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The bill adds information regarding network adequacy to such report and requires the Bureau to submit the report to the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor by September 1 of each year. The bill directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to conduct a third-party review of the Bureau's report. The bill requires JLARC, in conducting its review, to examine the information compiled by the Bureau from 2017 through 2020 and any other information it deems relevant and to report (i) its findings regarding mental health and substance abuse disorder benefits parity with medical and surgical benefits and access to mental health and substance abuse disorder services and (ii) its recommendations, if any, to the House Committee on Labor and Commerce, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, and the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the Twenty-First Century by December 1, 2020.
- Who sponsors SB 280?
- SB 280 is sponsored by Barker, George L. and Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
- What is the current status of SB 280?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 280?
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