HB280Introduced in the House of Delegates
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program; DMAS Services to establish.
Introduced by Nadarius Clark, District 84
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who are (i) under 19 years of age and (ii) not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, or otherwise eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translation, free of charge and to ensure that information obtained by the program remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program or any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or the requesting agency presents a valid judicial order, subpoena, or warrant. The bill requires the Department to seek all federal waivers and other approvals necessary to maximize federal financial participation in the cost of carrying out the program established by the bill.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N) · January 22, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| Mitchell Cornett | 46 | Yes |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | Yes |
| Nicole Cole | 66 | Yes |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103910D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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