HB1249Introduced in the House of Delegates
Certified Recovery Residences - Refusing Services to Individuals Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment - Prohibition
Introduced by Terri Hill, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring that the requirements for the certification of recovery residences established by a credentialing entity prohibit a certified recovery residence from refusing services to an individual receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder or requiring an individual to cease receiving or modify how the individual receives medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder as a condition to receive services from a certified recovery residence.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 793
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
36
Yes
10
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:15 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:40 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 3:10 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (102-33)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (36-10)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 793
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