HB 454

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

DCJS; removes requirement to develop model addiction recovery program.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-454
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Public Safety; Finance and Appropriations
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Criminal Justice Healthcare
Summary

Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties; local and regional jails; repeal of model addiction recovery program. Removes the requirement that the Department of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, develop a model addiction recovery program that may be administered by sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, jail officers, administrators, or superintendents in any local or regional jail. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.

Sponsor
Willett
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0798)
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