Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB259 — Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program; established, development of modules, report.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Establishes an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program and develops related modules and reports.

The bill sets up a program aimed at providing mental health consultation for early childhood settings, along with developing training modules and reporting on its effectiveness. This initiative seeks to address mental health needs in early childhood education.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with young children may benefit from improved mental health support in early childhood education environments.

Summary

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program; established, development of modules, report.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB259 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from Education and Health with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  4. S Senate committee offered

  5. S Senate subcommittee offered

  6. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB259)

  7. S Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  8. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  9. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102173D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Reported from Education and Health with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14100
Total 14100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB259 do?
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program; established, development of modules, report.
Who sponsors SB259?
SB259 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
What is the current status of SB259?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB259?
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