Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 225 — Patient-Centered Medical Home Advisory Council; DBHDS shall establish a pilot program.

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    In Committee
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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 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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Summary

. Requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in partnership with community services boards, a hospital licensed in the Commonwealth, and telemedicine networks, to establish a two-year pilot program in Planning District 12 designed to provide comprehensive treatment and recovery services to uninsured or underinsured individuals suffering from opioid addiction or opioid-related disorders. The bill requires the Department and its partners to collaborate with a work group established by the Department of interested stakeholders to develop the pilot program. The provisions of the bill are contingent on funding in a general appropriation act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 225 removes a clause stating that the bill will only take effect if funding is included in the state budget passed in 2018. This change means that the pilot program aimed at treating uninsured or underinsured individuals with opioid addiction may now be initiated more flexibly, without waiting for specific appropriations. This matters because it could potentially accelerate the implementation of crucial support services for those struggling with opioid issues, addressing an ongoing public health crisis more promptly.

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225 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health on January 25, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Stanley) A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 37.2-310.1, relating to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services;
225 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Stanley) Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 2, 2018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 37.2-310.1, relating to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services;
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That the provisions of this act shall not become effective unless an appropriation effectuating the purposes of this act is included in a general appropriation act passed in 2018 by the General Assembly that becomes law.
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Action History

  1. Left in Appropriations

  2. Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources

  3. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  4. Read first time

  5. Placed on Calendar

  6. Printed as engrossed 18105818D-ES1

  7. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB225ES1

  8. Committee amendment agreed to

  9. Reading of amendment waived

  10. Committee substitute agreed to 18105818D-S1

  11. Reading of substitute waived

  12. Read second time

  13. Rereferred to Finance

  14. Assigned Education sub: Health

  15. Rereferred to Education and Health

  16. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  17. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100254D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 225 do?
. Requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in partnership with community services boards, a hospital licensed in the Commonwealth, and telemedicine networks, to establish a two-year pilot program in Planning District 12 designed to provide comprehensive treatment and recovery services to uninsured or underinsured individuals suffering from opioid addiction or opioid-related disorders. The bill requires the Department and its partners to collaborate with a work group established by the Department of interested stakeholders to develop the pilot program. The provisions of the bill are contingent on funding in a general appropriation act.
Who sponsors SB 225?
SB 225 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr. and Sam Rasoul.
What is the current status of SB 225?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 225?
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