Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1293 — DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill transfers certain responsibilities from DJJ to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

This legislation shifts specific duties from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. The change aims to consolidate oversight and improve the management of youth services.

Summary

DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1293)

  7. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  8. H Presented and ordered printed 26104538D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1293 do?
DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
Who sponsors HB1293?
HB1293 is sponsored by Patrick A. Hope.
What is the current status of HB1293?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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