HB279Introduced in the House of Delegates
Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual
Introduced by Health
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the establishment of a medication review committee within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services that convenes to determine whether to approve the administration of psychotropic medication to a certain incarcerated individual under certain circumstances; providing that psychotropic medication may not be administered to an incarcerated individual who refuses the medication except under certain circumstances; etc.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 20, 2026
131
Yes
0
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {733725/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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