Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB269 — Mental health service providers; definitions, use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.

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 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill defines mental health providers and addresses the use of artificial intelligence in their services.

This legislation establishes definitions for mental health service providers and outlines how artificial intelligence systems can be used in mental health services. It also includes measures for civil penalties related to non-compliance.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Mental health service workers may need to adhere to new guidelines regarding the use of AI in their practice.

Summary

Mental health service providers; definitions, use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Communications, Technology and Innovation Agenda

  3. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB269)

  4. H Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation

  5. H Read first time

  6. H Placed on Calendar

  7. S Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  8. S Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  9. S Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)

  10. S Read second time

  11. S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  12. S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

  13. S Rules suspended

  14. S Committee substitute printed 26106455D-S1

  15. S Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)

  16. S Senate committee offered

  17. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB269)

  18. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  19. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104492D

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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"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 General Laws and Technology with substitute

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
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading)

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 38002
Total 38002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Not Voting
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Read third time and passed Senate

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
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — 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
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

civil-rights healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB269 do?
Mental health service providers; definitions, use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.
Who sponsors SB269?
SB269 is sponsored by Barbara A. Favola.
What is the current status of SB269?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB269?
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