HB866Introduced in the House of Delegates
Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Extension
Introduced by Aaron Kaufman, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Extending the deadline for the report of findings and recommendations from the Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing from June 1, 2025, to December 1, 2028; and extending the termination date for the Workgroup from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 656
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
42
Yes
0
No
5
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 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Not Voting |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {693723/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (134-1)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 656
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