HB 976

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

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

Person in temporary detention process; alternative transportation provider.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-976
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Health and Human Services; Rehabilitation and Social Services
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Healthcare Labor / Employment Transportation
Summary

Transportation of person in the temporary detention process. Provides that an alternative transportation provider shall be deemed to be able to provide transportation of a person in the temporary detention process in a safe manner if the alternative transportation provider is (i) an employee of, or the person providing services pursuant to a contract with, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or (ii) an employee of a private or state hospital within the confines of the Commonwealth.

Sponsor
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0720)
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