Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 231 — Children; comprehensive health care coverage program for certain individuals.

Last action — Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are under 19 years of age, (ii) are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, and (iii) but for their immigration status would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translations, free of charge and to ensure that information obtained by the program remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program or any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or the requesting agency presents a valid judicial order, subpoena, or warrant.The bill also requires the Department to (a) consult with individuals with direct and lived experience with the program eligibility criteria established by the bill and individuals with experience conducting outreach to individuals who are eligible for the program established by the bill to advise and assist the Department in carrying out marketing and outreach activities required by the bill and (b) seek all federal waivers and other approvals necessary to maximize federal financial participation in the cost of carrying out the program established by the bill. The provisions of the first, second, and third enactments of the bill have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 48 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 231 includes a clearer statement of its purpose and modifies some wording for better readability. The changes ensure that the bill specifically establishes a state-funded health care coverage program for children under 19 who are not insured due to immigration status, ensuring they receive the same coverage as other children in Virginia. This matters because it aims to provide essential health services to underserved youth, promoting better health outcomes and equity in healthcare access.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 24104864D I SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION ENGROSSED 24104864D SENATE BILL NO.
231 Offered January 10, 2024 N Prefiled January 9, 2024 T A Ba section numbered 32.1-353.01, relating to comprehensive children's health care coverage prRgram.
231 Senate Amendments in [ ] - February 12, 2024 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 13.01, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-353.01, relating to comprehensive children's health care coverage program.
–––––––––– Patrons––Hashmi, Roem and Subramanyam O –––––––––– D Referred to Committee on Education and Health –––––––––– U Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
–––––––––– Patron Prior to––––––––––nt––Senator Hashmi Referred to Committee on Education and Health –––––––––– E Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 13.01, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-CHAPTER 13.01.lows:
That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 13.01, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-353.01, as follows:
E COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE COVERAGE PROGRAM.
G CHAPTER 13.01.
D § 32.1-353.01.
R COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE COVERAGE PROGRAM.
§ 32.1-353.01.
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O provisions of §§ 32.1-325.03 and 63.2-503.1, establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are under 19 years of age, (iiS are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, and (iii) but for their immigration status would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of E medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security ActD Such program shall provide comprehensive health care coverage that is consistent with the coverage provided to children under the state plan for medical assistance services.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) shall, notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 32.1-325.03 and 63.2-503.1, establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are under 19 years of age, (ii) are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, and (iii) but for their immigration status would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of program shall provide comprehensive health care coverage that is consistent with the coverage provided to children under the state plan for medical assistance services.
Services provided through the program shall be provided in the same manner and with the same coverage and service limitations as such services are provided to children under the state plan for medical assistance services.
Services provided through the program shall be provided in the same manner and with the same coverage and service limitations as such3 services are provided to children under the state plan for medical assistance services.
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The Department shall establish a centralized processing site for the administration of the program outreach and marketing activities, eligibility determinations, enrollment, and data collection, and may contract with third-party administrators to provide such services and any other administrative Services.
The Department shall establish a centralized processing site for the administration of the program established pursuant to this section, which shall include distribution of program information, robust outreach and marketing activities, eligibility determinations, enrollment, and data collection, and may contract with third-party administrators to provide such services and any other administrative services.
The program shall also provide for acceptance of applications by local social services agencies, providers, and other appropriate persons.
providers, and other appropriate persons.ance of applications by local social services agencies, C.
3 C.
The Department shall ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translations, free of 35 charge.
The Department shall ensure that all program information is made available in a manner thEt is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translations, free of 34 charge.
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The Department shall ensure that information obtained by the program established by this section 37 remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the 38 program established pursuant to this section.
The Department shall ensure that information obtained by the program established by this section 37 program established pursuant to this section.
to any federal, state, or local government entity, law-enforcement officer, or law-enforcement agency for any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless (i) the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or (ii) the requesting agency or officer presents a lawful judicial order, judicial subpoena, or judicial warrant.
any purpose not related to the administration of the 38 E.
The Department shall not disclose information obtained by the program established by this section 39 to any federal, state, or local government entity, law-enforcement officer, or law-enforcement agency for any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless (i) the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or (ii) the requesting agency or officer presents a lawful judicial order, judicial subpoena, or judicial warrant.
Within three business days of receiving a request for information for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement, the Commissioner shall notify the subject of the information requested (a) that such request was made and (b) of the identity of the requesting agency.
Within three business days of receiving a request for information for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement, the Commissioner shall notify the subject of the information requested (a) that 2.
group composed of individuals with direct and lived experience with the program eligibilityrk criteria established pursuant to this act and individuals with experience conducting outreach to individuals who are eligible for the program established pursuant to this act to advise and assist the Department in carrying out marketing and outreach activities required pursuant to this act.
That the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) shall [ establish a work group composed of consult with ] individuals with direct and lived experience with the program eligibility criteria established pursuant to this act and individuals with experience conducting outreach to individuals who are eligible for the program established pursuant to this act to advise and assist the Department in carrying out marketing and outreach activities required pursuant to this act.
on January 1, 2026.
]ons of the first, second, and third enactments of this act shall become effective
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Action History

  1. Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

  2. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  3. Reported from Health and Human Services (11-Y 10-N)

  4. Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

  5. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)

  6. Impact statement from DPB (SB231E)

  7. Assigned sub: Social Services

  8. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

  9. Read first time

  10. Placed on Calendar

  11. Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

  12. Printed as engrossed 24104864D-E

  13. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB231E

  14. Finance and Apporpriations Committee amendment agreed to

  15. Reading of amendment waived

  16. Education and Health Committee amendment agreed to

  17. Reading of amendment waived

  18. Read second time

  19. Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

  20. Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (11-Y 4-N)

  21. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  22. Reported from Education and Health with amendment (9-Y 6-N)

  23. Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  24. Assigned Education and Health Sub: Health

  25. Impact statement from DPB (SB231)

  26. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  27. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104864D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 29 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

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Votes

Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21001
Total 21001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Not Voting
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea

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Reported from Health and Human Services (11-Y 10-N)

Passed 11 Yea · 10 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 111001
Total 111001
% of votes cast 50%45%0%5%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Ennis, N. Baxter — Nay
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Nay
Higgins, Geary — Nay
Irene Shin — Not Voting
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Nay
Owen, David — Nay
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Nay
Wendell S. Walker — Nay

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Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

Passed 21 Yea · 19 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 211900
Total 211900
% of votes cast 53%48%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
McGuire, John J., III — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Not Voting
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (11-Y 4-N)

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Reported from Education and Health with amendment (9-Y 6-N)

Passed 9 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9600
Total 9600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 231 do?
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are under 19 years of age, (ii) are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, and (iii) but for their immigration status would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translations, free of charge and to ensure that information obtained by the program remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program or any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or the requesting agency presents a valid judicial order, subpoena, or warrant.The bill also requires the Department to (a) consult with individuals with direct and lived experience with the program eligibility criteria established by the bill and individuals with experience conducting outreach to individuals who are eligible for the program established by the bill to advise and assist the Department in carrying out marketing and outreach activities required by the bill and (b) seek all federal waivers and other approvals necessary to maximize federal financial participation in the cost of carrying out the program established by the bill. The provisions of the first, second, and third enactments of the bill have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB 231?
SB 231 is sponsored by Danica A. Roem, Ghazala F. Hashmi, and Subramanyam, Suhas.
What is the current status of SB 231?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 231?
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